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 […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) is ramping up, with 92 percent of companies saying it will be extremely important in the next two years. Yet, companies not prioritizing security for their IoT deployments may face significant losses upwards of tens of millions of dollars. The State of IoT Security Survey explores security behaviors and common […]
The explosive growth of Internet of Things (IoT)-based devices has been a boon for manufacturers and consumers. There seems to be no end to the variety of products we can bring online. You probably never thought egg cartons and waste bins would be connected to the Internet – but they are. However, what starts off […]
In mid-February, I participated on a panel focused on securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the hospitality industry. This event was sponsored by CLM (Claims and Litigation Management). Have you ever thought about how IoT devices are used in the hospitality industry? They are used in hotels much like their use in smart homes. Think […]
