Iot Glossary

Browse 13 iot terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

13 Iot Terms

Digital Twin
A virtual replica of a physical system (factory, vehicle, building, human organ) that receives real-time data from sensors and simulates the system's behavior....
Edge AI
Running AI/ML inference directly on edge devices (phones, cameras, sensors, cars) rather than sending data to the cloud. Benefits: lower latency (real-time...
Embedded Device Security
The protection of software, firmware, hardware interfaces, and update mechanisms in embedded systems such as routers, medical devices, and industrial...
Embedded System
A dedicated computer system designed to perform a specific function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, typically with real-time constraints and...
Internet of Things Culture
The norms and ecosystem surrounding connected devices, including smart-home habits, embedded tinkering, device security anxieties, and the tendency to network...
IoT Botnet
A botnet made up of internet-connected devices such as cameras, routers, DVRs, or other embedded hardware that have been compromised and centrally controlled....
IoT Firmware
The low-level software running on internet-connected embedded devices such as smart cameras, sensors, locks, or appliances. IoT firmware is a major security...
IoT Security
IoT Security is the protection of connected devices, their firmware, telemetry, identities, and update channels. Security teams use it to enforce trust, reduce...
IoT Vulnerability
A weakness in an internet-connected device, its firmware, cloud backend, or mobile app that can be exploited for unauthorized access, surveillance, disruption,...
Lightweight Cryptography
Cryptographic algorithms and designs optimized for constrained environments such as small microcontrollers, sensors, tags, and battery-powered devices with...
Microcontroller
A compact integrated circuit containing a processor core, RAM, flash storage, and peripheral I/O on a single chip, designed to run firmware for dedicated...
Node-RED
A flow-based programming tool used to wire together devices, APIs, and logic through a visual interface.
Time-Series Database
A database optimized for storing and querying timestamped data points — metrics, sensor readings, financial ticks. Uses time-based partitioning, compression,...

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