Vint Cerf: CS Programs Must Change To Adapt To Internet of Things 163
chicksdaddy (814965) writes "The Internet of Things has tremendous potential but also poses a tremendous risk if the underlying security of Internet of Things devices is not taken into account, according to Vint Cerf, Google's Internet Evangelist. Cerf, speaking in a public Google Hangout (video) on Wednesday, said that he's tremendously excited about the possibilities of an Internet of billions of connected objects. But Cerf warned that it necessitates big changes in the way that software is written. Securing the data stored on those devices and exchanged between them represents a challenge to the field of computer science – one that the nation's universities need to start addressing. Internet of Things products need to do a better job managing access control and use strong authentication to secure communications between devices."
Re:But why do we need the internet of things (Score:5, Funny)
Your sock drawer would know how many time each sock has been fucked, it would alert your washer to wash two cycles instead of one, it could tell your fridge to order more detergent since it's in charge of the grocery list and it could buy more sexy lingerie on Amazon for your girlfriend since you're obviously ignoring her physical needs.
Re:But why do we need the internet of things (Score:4, Funny)
What exactly are the upsides of having my fridge, toaster, microwave oven, sock drawer or fork connected to the internet?
You won't be able to understand the upsides because you aren't part of the "today's busy idiot" demographic.
Re:But why do we need the internet of things (Score:5, Funny)
I got +1 insightful for that? Scary.