Abstract:
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects accessed through the Internet that can
identify themselves to other devices and use embedded technology to interact with internal states or
external conditions. IoT systems or applications are used across various sectors of the economy such as
energy, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture, defence, and transport, as well as
public sector and consumer applications, there will be few parts of society not affected by IoT. This
massive adoption and usage of IoT systems or applications has seen cyber threats growing at an alarming
rate. This paper assesses the state of Cyber Security threats and risks in Uganda through literature reviews
and gathering stakeholders and Information Technology experts opinions. It has been revealed that the
Cyber emerging security threats include Denial-of-service attacks, Data espionage, Natural
threats,Sabotage,Computer,Frauds,Malicious attacks, Message falsification or
injection,Vandalism,Copyright Violations. It is also envisaged that as the technologies advances, a
resultant proliferation of cyber threats will be witnessed. Thus governments and Information Technology
industriesneed to strategically plan and implement IoT technologies to help in combating cyber threats.
