Includes bibliographical references and index.

Internet "of" Things --Internet of Things and Its Potential. --The IoT Technology. --IoT Architecture. --The Philosophy of Information in the IoT. --Internet "for" Things -- Potential Applications of IoT. --IoT and Smart Cities. Internet "by" Things -- Internet as the Foundation for Things: IP v4, IPv6, and Related Concepts. --Net Neutrality and Its Impact on IoT. --IoT Security, Privacy and GRC Assurance. --Managing Shared Risk in Interdependent Systems of Smart Cities. --IoT GRC, Standards and Regulations -- Discussion on Leading Global GRC Frameworks Applicable for IoT Implementations, Regulations (GDPR etc.), Standards ( NIST, ISO, IEEE, IETF, ETSI, etc.) and Role of GRC Audits. --Global GRC Frameworks Applicable for IoT Implementations, Regulations, Standards, and Role of GRC Audits. --Human Dimension of IoT -- Developing Policies to Create a Smart "White Box Society" --Appendixes.

This book explains IoT technology, its potential applications, the security and privacy aspects, the key necessities like governance, risk management, regulatory compliance needs, the philosophical aspects of this technology that are necessary to support an ethical, safe and secure digitally enhanced environment in which people can live smarter. It describes the inherent technology of IoT, the architectural components and the philosophy behind this emerging technology. Then it shows the various potential applications of the Internet of Things that can bring benefits to the human society. Finally, it discusses various necessities to provide a secured and trustworthy IoT service.

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