Poison in the Water: The Physical Repercussions of IoT Security Threats
d wager few people had ever heard of Oldsmar, Florida, prior to 2021. That all changed in February when the city made headlines. The reason? An Internet of things (IoT) security incident moved into the physical world. A Tale of Lifted Lye Levels At 8 a.m. local time on February 5, 2021, an operator at…
New Vulnerability Could Put IoT Devices at Risk
Society relies so heavily on technology that the number of internet connected devices used globally is predicted to grow to 55.9 billion by 2025. Many of these devices span parts of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) that impact the physical world, assist us in our daily lives at home and monitor and automate everything from energy…
5G Will Change How We Manage Mobile Security — Here’s How to Start Preparing
Every once in a while, a new technology is unleashed that changes our lives. The wheel, the steam engine and the internet are just some examples that had a profound effect. 5G could be the latest to do the same. Its rollout will forever change how we manage mobile security, posing an entirely new set…
The Cybercrime Landscape Is Evolving — Will Your Mobile Threat Defense Strategy Keep Up?
As the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, organizations must adapt their security strategies to account for the enlarged threat surface. While mobility undeniably helps organizations boost productivity, it also creates considerable weaknesses in the IT environment. How can companies strike a balance between giving employees the 24/7 access they need to perform their jobs and protecting…
New Year, New Threats: Five Security Predictions That Will Take Hold in 2018
On Dec. 31, we’ll close the books on a year that will go down in history — not due to world events, scientific discoveries or pop culture happenings, but because of the record numbers of personally identifiable information (PII) exposed through major data breaches and cybersecurity events that happened throughout the year.
Internet-Connected Toys: Cute, Cuddly and Inherently Insecure
After the FBI issued a warning on internet-connected toys in July, researchers began digging into these devices to assess their functions as they relate to cybersecurity. But before describing what one of these toys can do, it might be helpful to explain how they work at a very high level. The first component of an…
The Four Leading Security Threats of 2017
The security landscape is constantly evolving and will continue to evolve in 2017. Long-standing security threats will take on new dimensions. Social engineering, for example, will become an output as well as an input. At the same time, the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to open new threat vectors. The new year will certainly bring…
Using Cognitive Security to Fight the Cybersecurity Borg
Organizations today find themselves in a situation not unlike that of the Enterprise crew in “Star Trek.” They are facing a formidable, technologically advanced enemy capable of taking over key components of the organization. In one episode of “Star Trek,” in fact, the Borg collective takes control of Captain Jean-Luc Picard himself, to the horror…
Is Bluetooth Security Good Enough for Your Most Sensitive Corporate Communications?
Most users take Bluetooth security for granted. When you’re enjoying the convenience of hands-free phone conversations, streaming podcasts in your car or jogging with your awesome new wireless headphones, do you need to worry about whether the communication channel is secure or not? What’s acceptable for consumers may not meet corporate standards. With a new…
Secure Your IoT Deployment by Paying Attention to These Four Factors
Once seen as just a utility to monitor and control a variety of devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a reality. Devices available for IoT deployment range from household products like thermostats and garage door openers to units that control manufacturing systems and robotic devices. Unfortunately, many of these systems were designed without…