Futurum’s principal analyst Shelly Kramer explores PSA Certified’s newly released 2022 Security Report, which showcases a comprehensive measure of industry perceptions and intentions around IoT security. Kramer breaks down key findings and offers insights on how the IoT security might change this year.
Failing IoT Security Means Old Malware Makes IoT Comeback
Failing IoT security measures have led to a resurgence of the Cornflicker worm, impacting IoT connected healthcare devices and others — and that’s not going to cut it in today’s internet-driven, everything-connected world. IoT devices, in the healthcare world and elsewhere, must treated just as carefully as employee computers, servers, and other devices. They must be connected to network security, continuously monitored and scanned, maintained by way of security patches, and updated on a regular basis. There should be no halfway measures here, in the healthcare industry or otherwise — security of IoT connected devices is too important to business operations and business continuity.
Building an IoT Strategy? Start with Security
Every business needs an IoT strategy to remain competitive. Here are the three areas of security that need to be included in each strategy.
The Danger of the Internet of Things [Infographic]
The danger of the Internet of Things are often not fully recognized by consumers. Here are some security risks to be aware of and think about.
IoT: Changing the Foundation of Your IT Strategy
IoT is changing the face of business in a dramatic outside-in sweep. Like mobile phones in the 1990s, many businesses see IoT as a novelty, but this ever-growing matrix of wearable tech is now vital to business solutions. Many CIOs are rethinking central systems to accommodate IoT into their operations. It’s time to stop fixing old technologies and join this …