Imaging systems present biggest security risk among connected medical devices
A new report from IoT security specialist ZingBox looks at the security of connected medical devices, from infusion pumps and patient monitors to imaging systems and medical device gateways.
The most common types of risk originate from user practice issues (such as using embedded browsers on medical workstations to surf the web, conducting online chat or downloading content), accounting for 41 percent of all security issues.
Amazon buys smart doorbell and home security firm Ring for over $1 billion
Amazon has opened up its wallet and splashed more than $1 billion on buying Ring. Famed for its selection of smart doorbells, security cameras and other security devices, the purchase of the Santa Monica, California firm is Amazon's latest foray into home security.
While details of the deal are currently a little thin on the ground, it is expected that the Ring name will live on, and it is likely that future products released under the brand will feature Alexa smart assistant integration.
Why cybersecurity training is now everyone's responsibility in the era of IoT
We live in the Internet of Everything -- a world of convenience where connected devices can control our homes, our cars, medical devices and so much more. With Gartner projecting 21 billion devices connecting to the internet by 2020, the attack surface is unimaginably large, and the internet of things (IoT) is essentially a playground for cyber criminals. As we’ve seen time and again, hackers will exploit new and unknown vulnerabilities, and even discover old vulnerabilities hidden in IoT devices. At some point, their successful exploitations will result in a major catastrophe.
Our quality of life today has become absolutely dependent on the resilience of IoT. However, we continue to find vulnerabilities in smart home IoT devices, medical devices, connected cars, printers and more. We simply cannot keep up with the expanding attack surface, which makes it impossible to identify, monitor and manage the entire breadth of these devices. At the same time, we’re also facing a major skills shortage and talent gap in cybersecurity. By 2021, there will be over 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs, according to a recent Cybersecurity Ventures report.
Ericsson launches marketplace to unlock the cellular IoT ecosystem
The IoT marketplace has grown, and is continuing to grow, at a rapid rate and this means developers and service providers have often struggled when it comes to collaboration with other networks and devices.
Communication services company Ericsson is using MWC 2018 to launch a new IoT Accelerator Marketplace aimed at making it easier for service providers to find IoT apps from the global ecosystem.
Wireless routers seen as essential as smart devices take off
The wireless router is the number one technology US consumers can’t live without for more than day, according to managed services provider iQor.
A working router is necessary for consumers to enjoy smart devices and the connected lifestyle, including smart TVs and streaming devices, multiplayer gaming, tablets, voice controlled virtual assistants and smart speakers, IoT-enabled security systems, and more. According to the survey 64 percent of US adults say they couldn’t be without Wi-Fi for a day.
New edge computing platform helps industry handle IIoT data
Growing amounts of data from Industrial Internet of Things devices is placing increased strain on conventional network infrastructure.
One way of dealing with this is to move computing resources closer to the edge, and Stratus Technologies is launching a new virtualized and self-protecting edge computing platform that’s specifically designed for industrial environments.
Data threats are the new reality as organizations embrace transformative technologies
With 99 percent of organizations using big data, 94 percent Internet of Things devices, and 91 percent using or working on mobile payments, there are more attack surfaces than ever and new risks that need to be addressed.
A new study from systems and cyber security company Thales e-Security finds the extent and impact of increased threats clearly shown in levels of data breaches and vulnerability.
Security concerns and a move to edge computing, 2018 predictions for the IoT
In 2017 we've see Internet of Things devices enter many more areas of our lives. We've also seen them exploited to launch cyber attacks.
So, how do industry experts think the IoT will develop in 2018?
Why the IoT needs wireless power
With a predicted 200 billion connected devices in use by 2020, the Internet of Things is leading to a massive growth in the number of powered devices.
While this is a massive opportunity for manufacturers it's also a problem as all of those devices have to be kept powered up. Batteries are the current solution, but they're expensive, limit the design and life of a device, and contain nasty substances that are difficult to dispose of when they reach the end of their life.
ForeScout integrates with IBM to protect IoT devices
The increase in the number and variety of connected devices has made enterprise IT environments much more complex.
Maintaining security and compliance is a tricky problem and IoT security specialist ForeScout is integrating with IBM Security solutions to offer users stringer endpoint protection and automated risk mitigation.
Almost half of businesses think their leadership is digitally illiterate
Digital transformation is increasingly critical to business success, yet a new survey of technology professionals shows that 47 percent lack confidence in the digital literacy of their leadership.
The study by technology association ISACA shows less than 25 percent of organizations believe their senior leadership is very receptive to adopting emerging technologies, while 20 percent are believed to be not receptive at all.
Enterprises are risking an IoT technology time bomb
The increased use of connected devices leads to significant security challenges for 77 percent of enterprises, according to a new survey.
The study conducted by Forrester for IoT security company ForeScout Technologies also reveals that 82 percent struggle to identify all of their network-connected devices, and when asked who is primarily responsible for securing IoT, IT and line of business (LoB), leaders don't have a clear answer or measure of ownership.
New router-based solution protects home IoT devices
As we bring more and more smart devices into our homes, we potentially open ourselves up to a variety of new risks with devices opening back doors into networks or falling prey to botnets.
German antivirus company Avira is launching a new approach to home security which needs no new infrastructure on the domestic network and no configuration done by the user.
Data protection and edge computing in the Industrial Internet of Things [Q&A]
As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) takes hold across multiple industries, buzz around edge computing is growing in parallel as operators evolve to push more and more computing power to the edge of their networks, where IIoT functions really live.
The data being generated, however, is now becoming more and more critically important, requiring new levels of protection. We spoke to Jason Andersen, VP of business line management at Stratus Technologies, a provider of availability solutions for edge computing, IIoT and critical infrastructure. Jason offers his insights on the evolution of data criticality and protection as well as unified edge infrastructure as a future platform of the next generation of edge processing.
All you need to know about IoT Botnets [Q&A]
Connected devices like smart TVs and webcams aren't new -- but since their inception 30 years ago, the number of humans connected to the internet has been surpassed by the number of devices connected to it.
In fact, industry analysts estimate the number of connected devices will reach 50 billion by 2020. And as the number of connected devices increases exponentially, so the number of security risks grows as well.
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