As nations expand their digital economies and integrate technology into essential infrastructure, the security risks attached to billions of interconnected devices have become increasingly complex. In response to this escalating threat landscape, a new publication titled IoT Armageddon: Securing the Internet of Everything Against Invisible Attacks offers a decisive roadmap for protecting national systems from the hidden vulnerabilities embedded in everyday devices. Authored by cybersecurity engineer Adedayo Jigida, the book proposes a forward-looking framework for mitigating IoT-driven risks in emerging markets, where the consequences of weak cyber readiness can be particularly severe.
Arriving at a time when African economies are fast-tracking digital transformation yet struggling with fragmented security architectures, the book confronts several entrenched challenges: unsecured consumer devices, outdated regulatory frameworks, absence of real-time threat intelligence pipelines, and limited institutional capacity to detect or respond to IoT breaches. IoT Armageddon addresses these weaknesses by introducing a layered defensive strategy rooted in resilience engineering, real-time monitoring, and context-specific implementation suited to both national institutions and private sector operators.
Structured across thematic sections, the publication examines the rising strategic importance of IoT security in sectors such as transportation, healthcare, national identity systems, smart agriculture, financial services, and critical infrastructure. Each chapter emphasizes modularity, interoperability, and the need for solutions that align with the infrastructural realities of low- and middle-income nations.
Early reviewers; including cybersecurity advisers, digital economy regulators, and leaders within national CERT units have praised the book for its relevance to Nigeria’s current security posture. Since its release, IoT Armageddon has been referenced in ongoing discussions about national digital protection frameworks, IoT certification standards, and continent-wide cyber readiness initiatives led by regional technology alliances.
The book’s industry relevance extends beyond government. Private companies operating in logistics, fintech, utilities, and smart infrastructure development have found its guidance valuable for adapting to environments where device failures, whether accidental or malicious can disrupt service delivery and supply chains. Jigida highlights how organizations can build robust IoT systems even in resource-constrained settings, using scalable security models capable of adapting to new threats in real time.
Reflecting on the book’s significance, Dr. Ifenna Olorunfemi, Chief Security Architect at Nexa Cyber Defense Group, offered this assessment: “Adedayo’s work brings national urgency to an issue many underestimate. IoT security is no longer a technical footnote, it is now a determinant of economic stability, public safety, and digital sovereignty.”
Drawing from deep experience in robotics, automation, and cybersecurity engineering, grounds the book in both conceptual clarity and actionable guidance. His approach blends real-world technical precision with a systems-thinking perspective, helping institutions transition from reactive security models to proactive, intelligence-driven defense mechanisms. Throughout the text, emphasis is placed on sustainability, cost-effective implementation, and the long-term societal impact of securing interconnected environments.
IoT Armageddon contributes meaningfully to national and continental discourse on digital resilience. By confronting the realities of emerging cyber threats and offering practical, industry-ready pathways, it sets the stage for a more secure and adaptive digital future, one where innovation and national safety can advance together without compromise.
