I was recently made aware of an article where some security researchers attempted to attack and exploit security vulnerabilities in vehicles through the use of tools and applications designed to access and utilize information on the vehicle network. What struck me as interesting about this article is that there seems to be no end to […]
A few weeks ago I was out on a bike ride with some friends and had a malfunction with my bike going downhill at 35 mph. I went over my handlebars and hit the pavement hard — I remember feeling my head hit the ground. Miraculously, I walked away from this accident with a minor […]
The massively growing number of network-connected devices has pressed standards bodies and government entities to publish security guidelines and recommendations. According to IHS Markit, the number of IoT devices throughout the world will increase from 27 billion in 2017 to 125 billion by 2030. In response to this IoT expansion, recommendations continue to emerge around […]
Today, we are surrounded by devices that can record the surrounding sound without our consent, take pictures without our knowledge and transmit data without our permission. In other words, we are surrounded by digital eyes and ears. Commonly, we categorize these devices as the Internet of Things, or IoT for short. Examples such as Amazon […]
“The landscape has shifted under our feet. With the rapid adoption of Software as a Service, all the beautiful protections provided by on-premises network security are totally bypassed.” — Weber Yuan, Ph.D, Lead Architect, CIO, Identity Services & Information Security, IBM In the new digital landscape, Software as a Service models are disrupting the traditional […]
A recent article published by Nikkei in Japan today reported that the security risks posed by Internet of Things (IoT) devices is rising, and that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will be considering regulations beginning in 2020 to enforce standards. The regulations they are considering include mandating that all devices have identity, that […]
Healthcare, by its very nature, deals with sensitive patient data. In addition to medical records, much of the medical equipment today is network connected, and vulnerable to potential cyberattacks. In October, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued pre-market guidance for medical devices containing cyber risks. Weeks later, Health Canada released a guidance document for […]
Panasonic Connected Solutions Company builds IoT solutions that connect with people, devices and services. Chief Engineer Saburo Toyonaga and team develop security software for B-to-B IoT devices. They have developed an encryption module that permits incorporation of a certificate at manufacturing, and that runs efficiently even on CPUs with slower speeds or lower specifications. Panasonic […]
By Rob van Kranenburg, Guest Blogger and founder of #IoT Council In what we show ourselves we are ignored. The abyss from soul to soul cannot be bridged By any skill of thought or trick of seeming. Unto our very selves we are abridged When we would utter to our thought our being. We are […]
