Video Series Explores How Networks Enhance Connected Life

With the explosion of the Internet of Things (IoT) within the past few years, almost any device can be connected to the Internet, and all of these smart devices can make our lives easier and provide valuable data to optimize functionality and processes. The risk, as we’ve seen over and over, is that they bring with them increased security risks.

In a new video series, Level 3 Communications has set itself the mission of exploring three popular areas of the IoT: Smart Home, Smart Transportation and Connected Gaming. The videos in this series are made to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the important role the Internet and networking technology play in these areas as well as how people can protect themselves from cyber attacks.

Watch the entire series here.

Connected Home
Accenture estimates that almost 90 percent of mainstream consumers don’t understand IoT, and if most consumers don't understand the technology, they also don't know how to connect and protect their devices. Dale Drew, CSO, Level 3, leads a tour through his connected home, providing insight on the network technology that enables smart homes and advice for keeping it all secure.

Connected Cars
Connected cars are the present, and their popularity is growing. Global analysts are forecasting 250 million connected cars will be on the road by 2020. But what do we mean when we say a car is connected and what are the implications of those connections? Dave Siegel, VP, product management, Level 3, outlines some of the privacy and security concerns inherent to connected cars, and ways the network can solve for some of those issues.

This kind of education is critical for the IoT industry, because without the buy-in from consumers, the industry cannot survive.