IoT security news stories - Page 3

IoT security
Secure Logic calls on Federal Govt to introduce IoT regulation
“The vast majority of people are not aware of the significant risks posed by unsecured IoT devices.”

IoT security
Could IoT performance problems derail operations and damage revenue?
"Enterprises are already struggling to master cloud complexity and IoT substantially magnifies this challenge.”

IoT security
Is blockchain a solution to IoT security problems?
Could using blockchain to trace and authenticate IoT data, regardless of what that data is be the answer to the problems plaguing the Internet of Things?

Network Access Control / NAC
Frost and Sullivan recognises ForeScout’s achievements in NAC
ForeScout Technologies has announced it is the recipient of the Frost and Sullivan Growth Excellence Leadership Award in the network access control (NAC) market.

IoT security
A/NZ businesses taking IoT security more seriously - MapR
53% of A/NZ companies now believe that keeping IoT secure is the greatest challenge they face in rolling out their IoT capabilities.

IoT security
Fortinet adds network access control solution for IoT
FortiNAC provides visibility and control of IoT services and automated response to threats at scale in multi-vendor environments.

Internet of Things
IoT failures plague 64% of users worldwide
On average, consumers experience 1.5 digital performance problems every day.

Healthcare
Cryptomining and IoT attacks gunning for healthcare industry
Medical staff now carry multiple connected devices with them, including personal devices that lack appropriate security controls.

IoT security
Securing IoT infrastructure with edge computing
Not only do organisations need to keep valuable data safe, but it is vital that all technology complies with stringent data protection regulations.

IoT security
IBM Security opens four secure IoT testing facilities globally
The new labs are located in Atlanta, Austin, England and Australia.

IoT security
Businesses disregarding the risk of an IoT breach – survey
Despite facing a growing threat landscape, only 53% of 1150 IT decision-makers surveyed cite IoT as a security risk.

IoT security
Security takes priority, but is IoT security a barrier to deployment?
Is it up to the IoT device manufacturers to integrate security directly into the device from the off?

IoT security
Exclusive: Why NZ is particularly vulnerable to cryptomining
Cryptomining is the newest cybersecurity threat dominating the headlines, but awareness of the attack method is still lacking among organisations.

IoT security
SecuriThings unveils two-click deployment to protect IP cameras
Hacked security cameras can suffer severe performance degradation and become unable to communicate properly when needed.

IoT security
ForeScout deepens visibility into OT networks with industrial system integrations
New partnerships with Indegy and SecurityMatters continue to forward ForeScout’s strategy to secure the extended enterprise.

Cybersecurity
IoT security: prioritise, practice, and predict
Splunk A/NZ area vice president Simon Eid gives advice on how to ensure that you and your clients IoT network is kept safe and secure.

Cybersecurity
Expert says thriving IoT security market “shouldn’t surprise anyone”
After Gartner forecast IoT security spending to hit US$3.1b in 2021, Huntsman's Piers Wilson says IoT vulnerabilities are being found all the time.

Internet of Things
APEJ leads market demand for IoT security products
Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) will be the fastest-growing market for security products through to 2027, with double-digit CAGR.

IoT security
Australian IoT security firm Cog raises $3.5m - plans to expand US presence
“We started by securing the most personal connected device - the smartphone - and now we’re building across a much wider range of devices."

Ransomware
IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018
WatchGuard Technologies has whipped up some key IT security predictions ranging from IoT botnets to Linux attacks.

IoT security
Global report: 96% of businesses support govt regulations on IoT security
The lack of security mechanisms on IoT devices is causing concern for more than 90% of consumers, who say they don’t have confidence in their security

Network Infrastructure
Ixia: How to embrace IoT without getting lost in the hype
Ardy Sharifnia, general manager, Ixia says that the hype around IoT has paradoxically hindered the understanding of how it actually works.

Internet of Things
The IoT sensor migration: How to make sure you're not left behind
The adoption of IoT sensors in data centers epitomises a shift away from traditional DCIM models in a bid to stay up to speed.

Cloud Security
AlienVault survey finds cloud & IoT security is ‘complex and chaotic’
RSA attendees said their security monitoring is nothing short of 'complex and chaotic', a new study from AlienVault says.