Mobile and IoT security terms

The term “smart grid” refers to a system of transformers, substations, and other electrical devices, combined with advanced technology to monitor and control the energy supply chain.

Smart dust consists of tiny microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) like sensors and robots that can detect environmental factors such as light, temperature, and chemicals.

A smart device is an electronic gadget that’s connected to the internet and can do more than its basic functions.

A smart bulb is a type of IoT device that enables the user to customize, schedule, and control a lightbulb through an internet connection.

The SIM toolkit, often abbreviated as STK, is a standard set of applications and commands that reside on the SIM card and enable it to interact with the user and device, offering various functionalities beyond the core call and messaging services.

Sideloading is downloading and installing an application or program from a third-party source rather than the official retailer.

Rooting refers to “unlocking” your Android smartphone’s operating system.

QuadRooter is a group of four vulnerabilities on Android devices with Qualcomm chipsets.

Operational technology is software and hardware technology that detects or controls assets, processes, equipment, and events.

Mobile workforce refers to various groups of employees in many industries, not confined to traditional office environments.

The mobile web refers to accessing and using the internet on various mobile devices, such as tablets, smartphones, and some types of computer devices.

Mobile tagging refers to the practice of attaching specific markers, such as barcodes or QR codes, to physical objects for easy identification.

Mobile station international subscriber directory number (MSISDN) refers to the number that is uniquely associated with every SIM card in GSM and UMTS networks.

A mobile credential is a digital representation of electronic identification documents stored and accessed on a mobile device (e.g., smartphone or table).

Mobile code is a type of code that runs on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

MAM is software used to secure and enable control and monitoring of applications used by employees on a company’s and personal mobile devices.

Machine to Machine (M2M) enables direct communication between devices through wired or wireless channels, eliminating the need for human intervention.

Jailbreaking is a term used to describe the removal of restricted mode on iPhones.

An IP camera is a digital video camera that can transmit data over the internet or a local network.

IoT middleware is the software that makes communication between different components possible.

An IoT gateway serves as a way for smart IoT (Internet of Things) devices to get access to the internet.

The Internet of Medical Things is the interplay between internet-connected medical devices, software, IT systems, and healthcare services.

The Internet of Everything is a philosophy connecting smart devices, data, and people over the global internet.

The Internet of Bodies is the result of integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies with the human body.

Industrial internet of things (IIoT) refers to using internet-connected devices to collect and analyze data across the company.

International Mobile Equipment Identity, or IMEI, is a code that every mobile device has.

Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) refers to the process of remotely updating or upgrading firmware on devices wirelessly, typically over a network connection.

Face ID, or facial recognition technology or facial recognition authentication, is a biometric technology.

Embedded software is software that is specifically built for a device.

Bricking defines a state where an electronic device becomes completely unresponsive and can’t function or be easily repaired.