IoT security news stories - Page 2

The convergence of IT, Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) makes it more difficult for the healthcare industry to manage a wide array of hard-to-control network security risks.

Research shows that IoT is disrupting markets and IT organisations worldwide, changing economics and agility in many markets.

New AI-powered ClearPass Device Insight and expanded Wi-Fi 6 portfolio extend increases Aruba’s capabilities in security, connectivity and analytics.

These access points may seem trivial, but any device connected to the internet now has the potential to be hacked.

Positive Technologies says exploitation of these vulnerabilities could disturb operations by disrupting command transfer between components.

When addressing their IoT strategies, organisations globally are faced with new security and connectivity challenges.

Aussie consumers are at a loss when it comes to securing the increasing number of connected devices in their homes and are often opting to take no action at all.

Many misconceptions have arisen, causing businesses to fear adopting new technologies.

Globally, Trend Micro saw almost one billion possible attacks on home networks (879,306,356) in 2018.

Symantec's report provides an overview of the threat landscape, including insights into global threat activity, cyber criminal trends, and motivations for attackers.

Security teams and solutions will have to contend with synergistic threats, increasingly backed by artificial intelligence to avoid detection.

IoT devices are typically deployed in a flat or unsegmented network so that if breached, the attacker can gain access to sensitive areas of the network.

Three predominant security tools emerged as the top methods Australian organisations are using to secure their IoT data/services/devices.

Organisations have begun using IoT to track assets, improve efficiency, boost customer service and gain greater insight into their operations.

"To move past the barriers inhibiting production scale IoT, organisations have to solve the broader security and upgrade issues."

"Java Card 3.1 is very significant to the Internet of Things, bringing interoperability, security and flexibility to a fast-growing market currently lacking high-security and flexible edge security solutions."

A Gemalto study also shows that the of blockchain technology to help secure IoT data, services and devices has doubled in a year.

63% of providers still use DNS blacklisting for end-user protection, and 45% do not feel confident they are ready to manage internet of things (IoT) security.

Over time, the basic zero trust model has evolved and matured into what Forrester calls the Zero Trust eXtended (ZTX) Ecosystem.

The report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past year, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019.

In a comparison of 16 indoor and outdoor IP surveillance cameras, researchers found only one well-protected device.

"By 2020 it’s estimated there will be more than 20 billion connected devices in use."

Recent cyberattacks, such as WannaCry, NotPetya and Triton, demonstrated how vulnerable OT networks can result in significant business disruption and financial loss.

“CIOs who master innovative IoT trends have the opportunity to lead digital innovation in their business.”