CERTIFY Podcast Series #002

Introducing our second Episode of the CERTIFY Podcast Series - IoT History, Future and Privacy! In this Episode, Rohit Bohara, CTO of digital worx, engages with Rob van Kranenburg, founder of the Internet of Things Council, IoT Day and CIO of asvin GmbH, to discuss the Journey, the Historical Evolution, the Challenges, the Future of IoT and the Formation of IoT Council and IoT Day.

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In this topic, Rob traces the IoT's roots to pervasive and ubiquitous computing from the 70s and 90s. He explains that these ideas underpinning IoT are not new, they envolved from the concepts named above. In the 70s, driven by IBM and in the 90s influenced by figures like Mark Weiser. He also highlights Kevin Ahston's coining of the term IoT in 1999 while working at Procter & Gamble, emphasizing its connection to RFID technology.

In our second CERTIFY podcast episode, Rob van Kranenburg reflects on early IoT cybersecurity challenges, which were initially overlooked but became critical over time. He stresses the importance of building trust through secure and responsible IoT infrastructure. He discusses the idea of "disposable identities" to ensure privacy, enabling users to manage their personal data while remaining as anonymous as necessary. The current focus is a significant emphasis on improving IoT security to build trust and ensure safe interactions between devices and users. Rob’s insights underscore the need for a proactive approach in securing IoT systems, ensuring that privacy and trust remain at the core of this evolving technology. In conclusion, CERTIFY through this podcast and its collaborations with experts, aims to educate its audience on IoT's potential and security challenges. CERTIFY also wants to share the growing importance of privacy and regulatory frameworks in shaping the future of connected technologies.