{"id":11073,"date":"2025-07-30T13:35:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/ie\/?post_type=resources-filter&p=11073"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:40:44","slug":"business-iot-devices","status":"publish","type":"resources-filter","link":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/ie\/resources\/insights\/business-iot-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Internet of Things Devices That Could Threaten Your Business and How to Stay Secure With Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Irish businesses are embracing the Internet of Things (IoT)<\/a> – everyday connected devices that collect and share data – to streamline operations and improve productivity. Yet many are unknowingly expanding their digital footprint through devices that operate beyond traditional IT oversight. These useful devices can introduce cyber security risks for businesses, particularly in compliance-focused sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Once compromised, these devices can open the door to internal systems, moving across the network to access sensitive data, and disrupt and interfere with operations. In some cases, devices with weak security have been used as entry points for ransomware or to exfiltrate personal and financial information.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Here are six IoT devices commonly found in workplaces that could be putting your organisation at risk.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

1. Smart TVs in conference rooms<\/h3>\r\n

Often connected to corporate Wi-Fi and used for presentations, these displays can store access tokens or auto-login details for cloud services, leaving them vulnerable if not wiped regularly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

2. Office printers and scanners<\/h3>\r\n

These multifunction devices may store cached scans or emails and often operate with open ports or unsecured admin panels on the network.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

3. Smart building controls<\/h3>\r\n

HVAC, lighting, and access systems often rely on third-party cloud platforms – which may not follow your organisation\u2019s password policies or patching schedules.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

4. IP cameras and security systems<\/h3>\r\n

These devices often operate externally and may still use factory-set usernames and passwords. If exposed to the internet without proper controls, they can act as a direct entry point for attackers – bypassing internal protections altogether.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

5. Smart assistants and voice-controlled devices<\/h3>\r\n

Common in meeting rooms or communal spaces, these devices may link to calendars, messaging tools, or cloud storage. If not properly isolated or monitored, they can be exploited to overhear sensitive information or issue unauthorised voice commands.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

6. Connected coffee machines and vending systems<\/h3>\r\n

Though seemingly harmless, these devices sometimes connect via guest Wi-Fi or back-end vendor portals – often with little to no authentication. They can provide a foothold for attackers to move across the network, especially if segmentation is weak.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Fortunately, organisations don\u2019t need to tackle these risks alone.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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Managing IoT Risks with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n

Managing IoT risks requires more than just technical fixes – it calls for a structured, security-conscious approach across the business. As connected devices become more embedded in business operations, from smart printers to building sensors, they can introduce vulnerabilities that affect both data security and operational continuity. This is where ISO\/IEC 27001 and Cyber Essentials come in.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

ISO\/IEC 27001<\/b> is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)<\/a>. It sets out the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS, helping organisations manage information security risks across systems, devices, and processes, such as those introduced by many everyday IoT technologies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

The standard supports organisations in managing IoT-related risks through areas such as:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n