IoT (Internet of Things) Device Management - Back to Basics
IoT device control is essential for a solid IoT solution. As a matter of fact, most cloud providers use this system for their platforms. In fact, many giant companies including Google, Microsoft and Amazon use them. In this article, we are going to talk about this system and why it's so important. 1. Authentication and Provisioning Before you install an IoT device, make sure it's trusted and secure. In other words, the device should be genuine, and run trusted software. Basically, provisioning is the enrollment process of a device and authentication is the verification process. 2. Control and Configuration All types of device need to be configured and controlled when they are installed for the first time. For instance, if you install a tracker on your vehicle, you will need to configure it first. Therefore, the ability to control and configure a device after deployment is quite important to ensure proper performance, functionality and protection. Aside from this, you should be ...