Security and risks are not the only concerns for companies when it comes to the fast-growing Internet of Things (IoT). They also need to be concerned with regulatory and legal requirements, advises a new report from AT&T.

The “AT&T Cybersecurity Insights: The CEO’s Guide to Securing the Internet of Things” reminds businesses there are liabilities if companies act in a way in which Social Security numbers or medical files are stolen. The report also outlines that liabilities also exist if an IoT device is set in a way that leads to “physical harm, and companies need to assess security when using multiple vendors in IoT deployments.

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