Gartner predicts 21 billion IoT devices will be in the market by 2020 and the burgeoning IoT market will be sensitive to security as the sheer number of connected devices means more attack vectors and more possibilities for hackers. According to Parks Associates, 40% of consumers are concerned with the safety and security of their smart home devices, especially door locks and access control systems.
From the article "Z-Wave’s S2 Framework Provides Advanced IoT Security for the Smart Home" by CE Pro Editors.
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