IoT security policy requires comprehensive, expansive visibility
IoT is a black hole; every day it’s sucking in devices that must be secured. But IoT is also a nebulous term. Although emerging devices are easily identified at inception, decades-old technology has become part of the IoT universe --sometimes stealthily --and must be dealt with. These devices...
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IoT and security: Using your network to become an IT disruptor
Despite all of the promises offered by the internet of things, the biggest limitation of this fast-moving space could prove to be security and deep network visibility. To get the most value out of an IoT investment, organizations need to appreciate the capabilities and resources that must be in...
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California’s new IoT security law: Inching toward a safer future
The internet of things is becoming increasingly ubiquitous in American society. Smart home devices control our lighting, heating and entertainment systems. Health monitoring devices alert caregivers the moment medical issues arise. IoT-connected vehicles are now commonplace. Even traffic patterns...
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Why security is the key to emerging technology — and vice versa
Over the last few years, the impact of digital technologies and platforms on organizations has amplified security concerns. Take the continually growing internet of things. The growth of analytics and the continued expansion of IoT provides customers and businesses greater connectivity and...
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Don’t overlook IoT this National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
With October being National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is a good reminder that enterprises should be taking precautions around cybersecurity year-round. With IoT devices getting more sophisticated, more affordable and easier to come by, businesses need to make sure they are not overlooking...
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Navigating the IoT security minefield: The cloud portal
Since I started this series, it seems that not a week goes by without another IoT-related security story in the news, with most of the coverage still focusing only...
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IoT: Synonymous with poor security?
IoT -- a buzzword that encompasses almost every product connected to the internet or to each other. It's become a broad term, used to probably describe any device or product that requires a connection to an office network, home or car to deliver the entirety of its feature set. To begin, all...
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4 spooky internet of things goblins and how to outsmart them
As a passionate advocate for the internet of things, I have long touted its ability to deliver tremendous business benefits, even as I have remained somewhat dismayed at the slower-than-expected rate of adoption. With so many spooky headlines about cybersecurity attacks and data breaches caused by...
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Protecting the internet of things
Myriad articles have already been written regarding the internet of things. Advances in computing, communications and sensor technologies bring intelligence to previously passive objects, create new business models, drastically increase the volumes of data generated and improve the precision,...
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IoT innovation brings complexity and risk: Learning from past mistakes
IoT security concerns have been around for years, and with Gartner estimating there will be 20.8 billion IoT devices in use worldwide by...
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