Many of the things we use on a daily basis are becoming smart and connected. The Internet of Things or IoT, will improve our lives by helping us reach our fitness goals, reduce resource consumption, increasing productivity, and track and secure our assets. Many embedded developers realize the potential benefits of the IoT and are actively developing various applications, from connected home devices to wearables to home security systems. However, along with these benefits come risks. No one wants to design an application that’s prone to hacking or data theft. Undesirable events like high-profile hacks can lead to serious brand damage and loss of customer trust, and worst-case slow down or permanently reduce the adoption of IoT. This session explores some of the most common security pitfalls in embedded applications – and how to avoid them.