Cyberattacks
Why are IoT networks so vulnerable?
IoT devices are now the preferred pathway for hackers into enterprise networks. IoT Now’s Jeremy Cowan chats to Drew Johnson, Executive Vice President for Product and Technology at Aeris Communications to learn why IoT networks are so vulnerable and what is being done to prevent malicious attacks.
Read moreSequitur Labs foresees increased need for device security in 2022
Seattle – With significant growth projected in the global IoT market over the next 6 years, the need to subsequently secure devices at the edge from attacks, safe and secure through the manufacturing process, and managed securely throughout the life of the product will follow a similar trajectory, predict experts at Sequitur Labs.
Read morePassword managers go mainstream and reveal need for C-suite driven security consistency
London, UK. – Bitwarden, an open source password manager for businesses and individuals, announced the results of its 2022 Password Decisions Survey. The survey, which polled more than 400 U.S. IT decision makers across a wide range of industries, shows that password managers are a near-defacto standard for organisations, with 86% reporting they are being put to use. This reflects
Read moreInfineon introduces next-generation automotive security controller SLI37
Munich, Germany. 26 October, 2021 – With increasing electrification and connectivity, vehicles are at greater risk of cyberattacks, which can have serious consequences. For this reason, it is crucial that automotive manufacturers provide adequate protection of telematics data.
Read moreGrowing numbers of network engineers turning to NetOps to enhance security
According to new research by Opengear spanning the U.K., the U.S., France, and Germany, more than four out of 10 (41%) network managers, network engineers, and network architects say their organisations use NetOps or network automation to enhance network security, the top use for NetOps overall.
Read moreMaking Memphis ‘smart’: Visibility, control and security for IoT devices
Across the globe, smart technologies are introducing new efficiencies for the way cities operate and improving the quality of life for city dwellers.
Read moreSpike in use of cloud-based security to protect corporate data
A new survey of UK security practitioners by Exabeam shows a marked increase in the adoption of cloud-based security tools compared to an earlier study carried out in March prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. The latest data shows 88% of recent respondents said the accelerated move to the cloud was driven by the need to
Read moreFiredome completes US$10mn Series A funding to expand real-time endpoint security to new IoT device verticals
Firedome, providers of an endpoint cybersecurity solution designed to allow IoT device manufacturers to proactively prevent, detect, and respond in real-time to vulnerabilities in connected devices, has announced the closing of a US$10 million (€8.9 million) Series A funding round.
Read moreEnterprises are leaving IoT devices vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, finds nCipher Security
IoT is one of the fastest growing trends in technology today, yet enterprises are leaving themselves vulnerable to dangerous cyberattacks by failing to prioritise PKI security, according to new research from nCipher Security, an Entrust Datacard company.
Read moreIoT traffic in the enterprise is rising, and so are the threats
Enterprises around the globe have been adopting Internet of Things (IoT) products to improve organisational efficiency, enhance communications, and to gain insight into system performance. IoT devices have become commonplace in enterprises from all industries.
Read moreTelit teams with SigmaDots blockchain-based solution to protect for IoT and industrial IoT systems
SigmaDots, a cyber-security start-up and subsidiary of Essence Group, has partnered with Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), to expand IoT security and strengthen business continuity leveraging SigmaDots technology. Essence Group develops LTE-based connected devices and IoT platforms.
Read moreThe 21st century systems integrator
It is no secret that manufacturing is suffering from a shortage of skilled workers. Over the next 10 years, demand will create the need for 4.6 million jobs — over half of which risk going unfilled. To handle manufacturing’s digital transformation, the shortfall in qualified workers needs to be addressed.
Read moreHealthcare’s strategic balance: Innovation and compliance
In 1250, the magnifying glass was constructed by Roger Bacon. This simple invention, originally constructed as a convex lens for scientific purposes,
Read moreThe Internet of Things: A software distribution minefield in the making?
In 2018, the ‘Internet of Things’ has rapidly moved from a theoretical concept to a tangible reality, with nearly 11 billion ‘things’ (not including phones and computers) now connected to the internet.
Read moreEnergy companies struggling to counter IoT security risks, finds research
While the majority of energy companies are turning to the Internet of Things (IoT) to help them meet growing demands for power and operate with greater efficiency, too many lack the security procedures to successfully deploy IoT solutions.
Read moreInternet of Things: it’s time to safeguard our future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are set to revolutionise the way we live, work and play. Everyday items in the home will be connected in unprecedented ways and tasks traditionally carried out by humans will be replaced by automation and robotics.
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