Cryptology and the Internet of Things

The ubiquity of mobile devices and the increasing penetration of “smart” home devices and autonomous vehicles are the first signs of the Internet of ThingsInternet of Things (IoT). When all of your personal devices, your appliances, your car, and your home become “smart” and connected, there are a number of issues that will need to be addressed including privacy, transparency, open access, and publicity. Who collects your data, where it is stored, and how it is stored and transmitted will all be important topics going forward. Cryptology will be central to all of these questions.