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Picking the right security for the job is a challenging issue. Obviously, everyone wants their security for IoT solutions to be maximized. But issues such as hardware limitations, cost consciousness, lack of security expertise, and more all play into which security option is ultimately chosen for how your IoT devices connect to the cloud.