| About | Chris Nerney has been writing about networking technology and healthcare tech for more than two decades following a career in newspaper journalism. He also is a podcast producer. IoT security tips and a cautionary tale The US government is working toward establishing IoT security guidelines, and a very public dispute about a particular IoT device demonstrates why they are necessary. Thinkstock You will have more connected devices than ever on your network in 2021, especially if you’re in healthcare, retail, or logistics, industries that are among the early adopters of the Internet of Things (IoT). You’ll have devices on your network edge, in your headquarters, on vehicles, in machinery, in your stores, in employees’ homes, and on public property.