The Internet of Things will forever change our personal and professional lives and it is important that we all have a basic understanding of what this means and how it might impact our safety and privacy in the near future. There are estimated to be over 50 billion devices communicating through the Internet. These devices range from doorbells, thermostats, cars, and washing machines. These devices can make our lives easier and more efficient. At the same time, some of these devices may put our safety and privacy at risk. Understanding the operational mechanics of the Internet of Things and the necessary precautions to ensure safety is essential and will be discussed in this course.