Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — Question 916

Which of the following presents the GREATEST challenge for protecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices?

Answer options

• A. IoT vendor reputation
• B. IoT architecture diversity
• C. IoT-specific training
• D. IoT device policies

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, IoT architecture diversity, because the wide variety of architectures makes it difficult to implement uniform security measures across devices. Options A, C, and D, while relevant, do not pose as significant a challenge as the inherent complexity and diversity in the designs of IoT systems.