The Internet of Military Things (IoMT) Adoption and Opportunity

Host Callye Keen discusses the Internet of Things (IOT), which has revolutionized the way we interact with our environment. Diving deeper, Callye hones in on a subset of IOT - the Internet of Military Things (IoMT), aka the Internet of the Battlefield. The parallels that exist between IoMT, Consumer IOT, and Industrial IOT are discussed as well as the critical requirements that exist for IoMT, such as robust cybersecurity, interoperability, cost, and perceived value.

Episode Summary
00:00 - The Startup Defense Podcast
Host Callye Keen provides background and the need to execute on innovative ideas

02:27 - Consumer IOT and Industrial IOT Parallels and How These Advance Military Operations
Devices and sensors are connected in order to monitor, analyze, and control various aspects of that environment. IOT devices in the home environment include things such as smart thermostats, lighting systems, and security cameras, which can all be controlled remotely and programmed for optimal performance. Keen discusses how the IoMT extends this concept to military assets to allow for real time monitoring and management of equipment, logistics, communication systems, etc.

04:34 - Challenges to Adoption and Application of IoMT
Keen discusses how the current invisible high-level of adoption in the commercial market for IOT can be used to assist IoMT. If we can understand the challenges that commercial IOT has overcome, we can provide valuable insight into how these obstacles could be overcome for IoMT. One major challenge is the lack of interoperability.

12:15 - The Cybersecurity Challenge to Adopting IoMT
While the military faces the same challenges as commercial IOT, there is a significantly higher resistance and there is significantly more risk. One of the largest challenges that arise from this risk is in regards to cybersecurity, which directly impacts national security and the safety of military personnel. “Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive military data is paramount.” Keen discusses the necessity for cybersecurity and some of the DOD’s various standards for cybersecurity, such as CMMC.

15:22 - Supply Chain Concerns for IoMT
Supply chain security is a significant concern for IoMT, as an increase in sourced components and software leads to an increased risk of vulnerabilities in the chain. Keen highlights the effectiveness that domestic production can have to mitigate these risks and encourages public-private partnerships and collaboration between defense contractors, technology startups, and government agencies.

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