Mirai Botnets Are Back to Threaten IoT Security Again
The Internet of Things (IoT) keeps growing in terms of features and capabilities. But IoT developers are facing a significant step back with security issues. Case in point: The Mirai botnet virus is re-emerging in IoT infrastructure. It’s time to vigorously tackle this malicious problem once and for all before it comes back with a […]
IoT 101: 3 Things You Should Know Before Building Your IoT Device
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly expanding into every industry. It’s already present in our homes, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, and more. But this is really just the beginning — by 2025, there will be 25.2 billion connected devices in use. With that said, it makes complete sense that IoT is now capturing the attention […]
Are We in the Era of AI-Powered Cyber-Warfare?
For almost the entirety of its relatively short history, the US has been engaged in one conflict or another. Over the past few decades, technology and science have increasingly been used in these battles. As a result, threats can come in many shapes and sizes today. But our biggest undeclared war right now doesn’t involve […]
How to Streamline Your Internet of Things Data Management
The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing rapidly. Many organizations are racing to leverage the advantages this technology brings to their sectors. According to a study from Boston-based technology research firm IDC, IoT spend will reach almost $750 billion globally this year, which is an increase of 15% from 2018. Another report by IDC shows that […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity 101: Tips to Improve Your Data Protection
Healthcare produces tons of private patient data that needs encryption, secure storage, and other ongoing cybersecurity measures to ensure it’s properly protected. And these means of security must cover a variety of attacks that can come in all shapes and sizes. A data breach in a medical setting could be as big as a hack […]
Companies of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord Continue to Make Cyberspace a Safer Place
Cybersecurity affects every level of technology, from app developers and software architects to the end-user. That’s why we believe cybersecurity is one of the most important aspects of any project; without it, there is no peace of mind or guarantee to the user that their information is in safe hands. When we joined the Cybersecurity […]
Dogtown Media Joins the Cybersecurity Tech Accord
We’re excited and honored to announce that Dogtown Media is one of 14 new members to join the Cybersecurity Tech Accord! The Cybersecurity Tech Accord’s Objectives Along with 90 other tech leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, and Cisco, each member is committed to improving the security, stability, and resilience of cyberspace through the following rules: Each […]
AppCon 2019: Dogtown Media CEO Talks Tech With Political Leaders at Capitol Hill
Politics can be truly divisive. But for topics like healthcare, data privacy, and education, we can all agree that smart reforms and regulations are sorely needed. Fortunately, progress is being made. From April 28th to the 30th, AppCon 2019 gathered America’s top mobile app developers and preeminent politicians together in Washington, D.C. to discuss the […]
(Lack Of) IoT Security Is Becoming a Big Problem — but Who’s Responsible for Fixing It?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is ushering in a new era in which man and machine will be more connected than ever before. People are increasingly investing in IoT technology of many shapes and sizes: connected lightbulbs, smart assistants, speakers, and even toilets are all now IoT-enabled. But unless IoT security gets better, this revolution […]
The Top IoT Trends You’ll See Over the Next Few Years
In the past few years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has evolved from a disruptive technology into a social phenomenon. IoT has had a profound effect on our perception of the devices around us as well as the modern environment we live in. This intersection of machine and human worlds is ushering in a new […]