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There is an additional need to make an automatic DMZ for "internet of things" devices (isolated like they're in a guest network, or even firewalled entirely), w
by herf 12y ago
There is an additional need to make an automatic DMZ for "internet of things" devices (isolated like they're in a guest network, or even firewalled entirely), while still cleverly routing in packets from mobile devices.
- wmf 12y agoWhy is IOT special?
- herf 12y agoTwo reasons: 1. Because devices are doing new things and often by companies without strong software cultures that build in update mechanisms and look after old devices, so they are not updated as well as major platforms. 2. For some devices, you can't simply isolate them as full guests, because existing protocols from your phone allow LAN-to-LAN discovery and control, so special NAT-style routing into the DMZ would be ideal.
- herf 12y agoRelated: the replacement cycle for devices like refrigerators, washer/dryers is not the 2 year cycle that we're used to for smartphone platforms. (e.g., even if your Android 2.2 phone can't be updated, you have probably replaced it by now.)