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8 ways 5G mobile networks will change IoT security, and how to prepare
Every internet of things security issue will be greatly magnified in a 5G environment. Address these eight areas before you deploy your own.
Critical flaws in embedded TCP/IP library impact millions of IoT devices across industries
The memory corruption flaws exist in a wide range of commercial and consumer devices, and can allow full takeover of them.
New cybersecurity recommendations for US government target IoT, social media
The COVID-19 pandemic spurs the Cyberspace Solarium Commission policy initiative to issue a set of four security recommendations for the federal government in the wake of the crisis.
4 ways edge computing changes your threat model
Edge computing provides more opportunities for attackers to access devices--and your network--remotely and physically. These are the risks you need to consider.
Securing IoT requires a shift to a security fabric
The IoT era and the expectation that everything will be connected, accelerates the need to move away from point products and toward the concept of a security fabric.
The Internet of Things in 2020: More vital than ever
Just when we needed it most, the internet of things is delivering gobs of data and remote device control across almost every industry, from healthcare to agriculture.
How IoT changes your threat model: 4 key considerations
More IoT devices connected to your network increases your attack surface, lowers visibility to potential threats, and requires greater coordination between IT and OT.
New, rapidly evolving IoT botnet Dark Nexus targets wide variety of devices
The sophisticated botnet also has high persistence and is capable of delivering different types of malware in addition to launching DDoS attacks.
4 ways 5G will change your enterprise threat model
The benefits that fifth-generation cellular networks will enable come with security risks that organizations need to pay attention to right now.
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Amazon, Microsoft and the JEDI cloud computing contract
The U.S. Department of Defense had two final choices to award its Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) cloud computing contract: Microsoft and Amazon. Despite perception of Amazon’s frontrunner status, the D.O.D. awarded the...
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Making the move to 5G: What to know, how to plan for it
Is 5G real? When should you upgrade? How will enterprises benefit and what are the costs and ROI? Analyst Jack Gold joins IDG TECH(talk) hosts Juliet Beauchamp and Computerworld's Ken Mingis to answer those questions and more to help...
Implementation flaws make LoRaWAN networks vulnerable to attack
New report from IOActive details implementation errors that expose LoRaWAN networks to attack and provides a framework for mitigating the risk.
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Securing the IoT is a nightmare
Currently, we have over 26-billion IoT devices running in our workplaces, offices and homes. If you're looking for an IoT security scorecard, it looks something like this: Security Threats: 26,000,000,000, IoT Secure Devices: 0.
Closing the security gap in OT/IT convergence
End-to-end security between converging information technology and operational technology worlds is imperative, but technical and cultural differences separate them. Here’s how to close the gap.
Insecure configurations expose GE Healthcare devices to attacks
The six high-risk vulnerabilities result from hard-coded or no credentials in remote access software and the use of outdated applications.
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Top tech stories of 2019
The new Apple Card, the battle for cryptocurrency dominance, cybersecurity skills shortage – just a few of the stories that made headlines in 2019. Watch as IDG TECH(talk) hosts Ken Mingis and Juliet Beauchamp discuss the top tech...
IoT security: IT's biggest headache
The internet of things encompasses connected devices on a massive scale, actionable data and innovative business models – and it also brings unprecedented security challenges.
Good tech talent is still hard to find (how to bridge the gap)
Companies have big plans for digital transformation, but the lack of skilled IT talent remains an obstacle. Here’s how to cope.
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