A Short Guide to Securing Your IoT Devices
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the industrial world, and now it’s heading for our homes, cars, and cities. As the number of connected smart devices continues growing in complexity and size, we must take care of cybersecurity risks before privacy and security are compromised in large numbers for businesses and consumers alike. According […]
What Does the Near Future Hold for the Internet of Things? (Part 2)
Each year, semiconductor and software company Arm hosts the Arm TechCon, a comprehensive event that covers the latest and greatest trends in technology. Held about an hour out from the San Francisco Bay Area, this year’s event was largely dominated by the Internet of Things (IoT). We’ve put together a special two-part series to encapsulate […]
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 […]
Can Edge Computing Address IoT Security Concerns?
Edge computing is a new buzzword used to describe a powerful paradigm of processing that’s incredibly flexible, seamless, and fast. Can it solve security issues by acting as an additional layer of protection between the devices that interface with a corporate network and the rest of the devices in an IoT system? Vintage = Vulnerable […]
Is Slowing Down Innovation the Key to a More Secure Internet of Things?
It may sound counterintuitive, but could cybersecurity for the Internet of Things (IoT) be improved with a slower rate of innovation in the field? With IoT, security compromises don’t just mean a smartphone or computer getting hacked; the interconnected nature of IoT means entire groups of cars, homes, hospitals, and offices could be hacked at […]
IoT Security Solutions Set to Hit $6 Billion by 2023
The Internet of Things (IoT) is gearing up to explode in the next five years. According to a new report from Juniper Research, an analytics firm based an hour outside of London, spending in developing IoT security will reach $6 billion by 2023. Rise in Risks = Rise in Spending The company says the 300% […]
Security Problems Are Jeopardizing the Future of IoT
As the Internet of Things (IoT) grows, cybersecurity is a high priority for businesses and consumers alike. The best solution would be a roll-out of a cohesive cybersecurity solution, with each company adding further layers of security that best fit their situation. Shadow IoT, experts fear, is the latest security threat to hit IoT. Security […]
Will Blockchain Revolutionize the Internet of Things?
2018 is poised to be a year of scaling and specialization for the Internet of Things (IoT). Not only will we start seeing this technology being utilized more frequently, we’ll also witness its evolution from general-use applications towards tailored, specific functions. Of course, this all depends on if 2018 is a successful year for IoT development; […]
What’s Next for IoT in 2018?
2017 has been a rollercoaster of a year for the Internet of Things (IoT). As the year comes to a close, IoT developers are still picking up the pieces from vicious hack attacks, and we’re still in the midst of an all-out smart home war between tech titans. With so much uncertainty in the air, […]
Senators Want More Secure IoT Devices for the Government
Internet of things app developers are excited about the possibilities generated by our current IoT boom (and about their potential to make a whole heap of money). Worldwide IoT spending is expected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2021, but not everything is rosy in the world of connected devices. Events like last year’s Mirai botnet […]