Why the cybersecurity industry needs to be more accessible [Q&A]
The proliferation of different cybersecurity tools has created an operational crisis for organizations, with companies struggling to manage an increasing array of defensive technologies.
Organizations today are forced to juggle multiple tools, each with unique UI, costs, and maintenance headaches. They’re also often not able to buy the tools they need, because they are either too expensive or don't exist in the specific capacity they need.
Outdated printer firmware can leave organizations open to attack
In the past the printer has tended to be a pretty dumb device, but as they’ve gained more features and extra connectivity printers have become a target for attacks and potentially a way of gaining access to networks.
A new report from HP Wolf Security, based on global study of 800+ IT and security decision-makers (ITSDMs), highlighs the challenges of securing printer hardware and firmware.
The devices that are exposing enterprises to risk
The enterprise device landscape is becoming much more complex and more dangerous, with the average device risk per industry increasing by 15 percent year-on-year.
A new report from Forescout highlights that network-connected devices, from traditional IT operating systems to specialized healthcare systems and OT machinery, are exposing organizations to damaging threats such as ransomware attacks and data exfiltration.
Medical devices vulnerable to exploits and insecure connections
A new report from Claroty finds that 89 percent of healthcare organizations have medical devices vulnerable to ransomware-linked exploits and insecure internet connectivity.
Based on analysis of more than 2.25 million Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices and 647,000-plus OT devices across 351 healthcare organizations, the report finds 99 percent have at least one known exploited vulnerability (KEV) in their networks, while 78 percent of hospitals have OT devices with KEVs, including building management systems, power supplies, and temperature controls.
Trump is back -- here’s what it means for IoT
On January 20, Donald Trump was inaugurated to the highest office in the United States of America. If his last four-year term contains hints about his next four-year term, the tech sector can expect more protectionist policies reflected in tariffs, trade wars, and production.
For connected devices in the Internet of Things, this means flow-on effects in manufacturing supply chains and potentially stricter cybersecurity oversight. Let’s explore.
Managing the shift to machine-to-machine communication [Q&A]
As AI continues to evolve, it will enable machines to communicate in new, dynamic, autonomous ways without human intervention.
This machine-to-machine growth has a huge potential to impact industries from smart factories to energy. We spoke to John Kim, CEO of API communication specialist Sendbird, to discuss these changes and how they will affect business.
The future of facilities management software [Q&A]
The facilities management sector is in the midst of a digital evolution, driven by trends such as sustainability and smart buildings, and there are also increased regulatory demands in the mix.
We spoke to Phil Meyers, CEO of mpro5, to discuss what this means for facilities management software providers.
Attackers target edge devices in mass exploitation attacks
New research from WithSecure looks at the trend of mass exploitation of edge services and infrastructure by attackers.
The number of edge service and infrastructure Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) added to the Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalogue (KEV) per month in 2024 is 22 percent higher than in 2023, while the number of other CVEs added to the KEV per month has dropped 56 percent compared to 2023.
UK rolls out new consumer safeguards for smart devices
From today all new internet connected smart devices sold in the UK will be required by law to meet minimum-security standards.
The UK becomes the first country in the world to legally require manufacturers to protect consumers from hackers and cyber criminals accessing devices with internet or network connectivity.
IT leaders struggle to keep up with emerging threats
A new report shows that 95 percent of IT leaders say that cyberattacks are more sophisticated than ever and they are unprepared for this new wave of threat vectors.
The survey, of more than 800 IT and security leaders around the world, from Keeper Security reveals that firms are witnessing AI-powered attacks (51 percent), deepfake technology and supply chain attacks (both 36 percent), cloud jacking (35 percent), Internet of Things (IoT) attacks and 5G network exploits (both 34 percent), and fileless attacks (24 percent).
Preparing for a post-quantum security landscape [Q&A]
As widely available quantum computing draws closer, organizations need to consider the extent to which their supply chain presents risks and start building in post quantum readiness to their risk assessments.
To do this, it's critical for businesses to understand the origin and authenticity of all the components that are in the supply chain (both hardware and software). This is especially true for IoT devices, which rely on systems and subsystems created by multiple partners and vendors bringing their solutions together to make a fully functioning connected product/system.
What can we expect from the third decade of cloud computing? [Q&A]
Cloud has been a cornerstone of the computing industry for many years. As it enters its third decade in 2024, economic pressures, anti-monopoly moves and more mean things will look different for hyperscale providers.
We spoke to Amol Dalvi, VP of Product of Nerdio, to discuss what we can expect to see over the next 10 years.
New platform improves visibility across attack surfaces
There is an increasing level of crossover and connectivity between IT, operational technology (OT) and IoT assets, which raises the risk of cyberattacks originating in IT systems and then spreading into OT environments.
To help businesses address this risk Tenable is launching a new exposure management platform that provides holistic visibility into assets across IT and OT environments.
Fewer than half of IT leaders confident in their IoT security
A new survey from Viakoo shows that only 50 percent of IT leaders are confident in their Internet of Things security and that 55 percent of IoT cyber incidents could have been prevented with better security measures.
In addition 71 percent say they wish they had started their IoT security efforts differently in order to remediate issues faster.
A smarter society, rise of the robots and security worries -- Internet of Things predictions for 2024
With ever increasing numbers of smart devices in our homes and workplaces, the Internet of Things has become an established facet of everyday life.
But like the rest of the technology industry the IoT isn't standing still. Here are some expert views on the opportunities and risks it's likely to present in 2024.
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