As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to reshape industries—from smart homes and healthcare to manufacturing and mobility—the need for robust, real-world security solutions has never been more urgent. This book is a hands-on guide to understanding and implementing practical IoT security strategies.
This accessible introduction goes beyond theory to focus on what matters most: protecting connected devices, securing networks, and ensuring data integrity across complex ecosystems. The book shows how to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and apply proven techniques to safeguard everything from consumer gadgets to industrial systems.
Whether you're deploying smart sensors in a factory or managing a fleet of connected medical devices, this book equips you with the tools and knowledge to build secure, resilient IoT systems—today and into the future.
You Will Learn To:
- Harden IoT devices against common attack vectors
- Secure communication channels and network infrastructure
- Protect the IoT supply chain from end to end
- Strengthen data privacy and meet compliance requirements
Who Is This Book For
Beginner-to-intermediate-level practitioners of IoT security environment would benefit from this book. The book assumes you have a general understanding of the IT/OT Security environment and will be great for those who wish to learn the major differences between IT, OT, and IoT Security.
Massimo Nardone has more than 30 years of experience in information and cybersecurity for IT/OT/IoT/IIoT, web/mobile development, cloud, and IT architecture. His true IT passions are security and Android. He holds an M.Sc. degree in computing science from the University of Salerno, Italy.
Throughout his working career, he has held various positions starting as programming developer, then security teacher, PCI QSA, Auditor, Assessor, Lead IT/OT/SCADA/SCADA/Cloud Architect, CISO, BISO, Executive, Program Director, OT/IoT/IIoT Security Competence Leader, etc. In his last working engagement, he worked as a seasoned Cyber and Information Security Executive, CISO and OT, IoT and IIoT Security competence Leader helping many clients to develop and implement Cyber, Information, OT, IoT Security activities.
He is currently working as Vice President of OT Security for SSH Communications Security.
He is an Apress co-author of numerous books, including Spring Security 6 Recipes, Secure RESTful APIs, Cybersecurity Threats and Attacks in the Gaming Industry, Pro Spring Security, Beginning EJB in Java EE 8, Pro JPA 2 in Java EE 8 , Pro Android Games, and has reviewed more than 100 titles.
