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2020 forecast: Attackers will target non-traditional systems

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While plenty of attacks will continue to hit traditional targets such operating systems and humans, 2020 will see many attackers taking aim at non-traditional systems. Containers, connected devices and the communications between the two technologies will be a primary focus of both security researchers and attackers. New technologies continue to shake up corporate infrastructure, and…

Network Security

California’s IoT cybersecurity bill: What it gets right and wrong

Issued by: Help Net Security

California state lawmakers should be lauded for SB 327, their well-intentioned legislative attempt at tackling one of the most pressing issues in the tech sector: IoT security. But as the law went into effect at the start of the year, they will also (unfortunately) soon be faced with the reality that it is inadequate for…

Network Security

Consumers not willing to compromise when it comes to IoT security

Issued by: Help Net Security

Nearly three quarters of consumers expect manufacturers of connected IoT devices to protect their devices from hacks, according to Karamba Security. Consumers take IoT security seriously This view is in sharp contrast to today’s datacenter best practices, which require users to deploy their own measures of cyber protection, such as antivirus software. The report surveyed…

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2020 is prime for a global building cybersecurity standard

Issued by: Help Net Security

Buildings will account for 81% of all connected things in 2020, ushering in a new era of smart office buildings, schools, hospitals and more that will improve efficiencies for building management and provide a more comfortable experience for occupants. However, buildings are also at an increased risk of cyberattacks as they collect more data, become…

Cloud Security

What steps should agencies take to better prepare for a multi-cloud future?

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Agencies do not feel prepared to manage current multi-cloud environments. While most Federal IT decision makers say their agency already uses multiple cloud platforms (81 percent), the majority – 75 percent – also say managing a multi-cloud environment will be one of their top challenges over the next five years, a MeriTalk report reveals. What…

Network Security

5G IoT security: Opportunity comes with risks

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Slowly but surely, 5G digital cellular networks are being set up around the world. It will take years for widespread coverage and use to be achieved, so what better time than now for finding a way to ease into it while keeping security in mind? Opportunity comes with risks “Without a doubt 5G opens up…

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California IoT security law: What it means and why it matters

Issued by: Help Net Security

In September, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a new bill aimed at regulating the security of IoT devices, and it’s set to go into effect in a few short months on January 1, 2020. While the goal of the law is to better address the risks that increased connectivity brings into the workplace,…

Network Security

Only 47% of cybersecurity pros are prepared to deal with attacks on their IoT devices

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Fewer than half (47%) of cybersecurity professionals have a plan in place to deal with attacks on their IoT devices and equipment, despite that fact that nine out of ten express concerns over future threats, according to the Neustar International Security Council (NISC) research. Do you have a plan for the security of your IoT…

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IoT is an ecosystem, as secure as its weakest link

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Remember when, three years ago, several Mirai botnets hit DNS provider Dyn and caused part of the Internet to be unreachable for most users in North America and Europe? For a moment there it really seemed that IoT security would become an indisputable necessity. Unfortunately, that did not happen, and security professionals and consumers are…

Network Security

Integrating security into IoT projects is not easy, but it’s increasingly urgent

Issued by: Help Net Security

With an installed base of 44 billion connected devices projected for 2023, the amount of data and information generated and shared will reach zettabytes of data, according to ABI Research. “Much of that data will be sensitive, whether about an individual’s privacy or confidential business information. As such, it presents a lucrative opportunity for threat…