Low-end IoT (Internet of Things) devices are cheap commodity items

• UPSC Critical Reading

Low-end IoT (Internet of Things) devices are cheap commodity items: addressing security would add to the cost. This class of items is proliferating with new applications; many home appliances, thermostats, security and monitoring devices and personal convenience devices are part of the IoT. So are fitness trackers, certain medical implants and computer-like devices in automobiles. The IoT is expected to expand exponentially - but new security challenges are daunting.

Which one of the following statements is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?

1. Development of enabling technologies in India can be a big boost to its manufacturing sector.
2. India is not yet fully ready to adopt IoT in view of the imminent security challenges.
3. Life becomes more comfortable with the development of cheap low-end IoT devices.
4. As we go digital, we must recognise the huge threat to Internet security from some IoT devices.

Answer

The last line of the passage - "The IoT is expected to expand exponentially - but new security challenges are daunting", talks about huge threat to Internet security from some IoT devices.

The correct option is D.