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“We have already said that many devices will have no need to be on the Internet. But, perhaps certain devices won’t be allowed to be on the Internet. Just as today’s electrical codes require a strict separation between 120 volt power circuits and low-voltage wiring such as doorbell circuits, it may…” quote by Peter Lucas
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““We have already said that many devices will have no need to be on the Internet. But, perhaps certain devices won’t be allowed to be on the Internet. Just as today’s electrical codes require a strict separation between 120 volt power circuits and low-voltage wiring such as doorbell circuits, it may be that strict rules about sequestering certain basic functions from the public information space will prove to be the ultimate protection against malicious remote tampering. Similarly, certain combinations of computational and physical power in the same device might be proscribed. One””

Peter Lucas

About This Quote

Source Talk: Tech Ethics Forum, 2023

Some devices may be deliberately isolated from the internet for safety, similar to electrical codes separating power lines, to prevent malicious tampering.

In simple terms: Isolate critical devices for security.

Key Takeaway

Implement strict network segregation.

Themes

security technology regulation

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

technical policy

When to use this quote

  • industrial control
  • medical devices
  • smart home
  • IoT deployment

Key Concepts

Cybersecurity risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which devices need isolation?
  • How to balance security and usability?
A Different Perspective

May limit functionality and innovation.

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