“Although cities usually rigorously test devices and systems for functionality, resistance to weather conditions, and so on, there is often little or no cyber security testing at all, which is concerning to say the least.”(8) How much more would it cost for cities to actually implement these security tests?
Vendors implement little or no security testing in their products & they only sell to government agencies of specific parties, which makes it hard to acquire for research by skilled security testers. Why do governments lack the knowledge or the concern of the potential security risks these technologies may offer?
Are smart home vendors similar to vendors for “smart city technology” when considering & researching the potential security risks of their products?