Report: Most IoT transactions are not secure
Data gathered by security provider Zscaler shows that not only are most internet-of-things transactions unsecured, they are also unauthorized as IoT creeps in as shadow-IT devices. The majority of Internet of...
Who should lead the push for IoT security?
Industry groups and governmental agencies have been taking a stab at rules to improve the security of the internet of things, but so far there’s nothing comprehensive. The ease with...
Cisco software fortifies industrial IoT security
Cisco security architecture learns customer IIoT environment, keeps watch for anomalies. Cisco is looking to better protect myriad edge-attached IoT devices with new security software that promises to protect industrial...
IoT in 2020: The awkward teenage years
The internet of things will see more growth in 2020, along with more growing pains – security, lack of complete solutions. Much of the hyperbole around the Internet of Things isn’t really...
Cisco: 5 hot networking trends for 2020
Cisco exec says SD-WAN, Wi-Fi 6, multi-domain control, virtual networking and the evolving role of network engineers will be big in 2020. Hot trends in networking for the coming year include SD-WAN, Wi-Fi...
Can microsegmentation help IoT security?
Deploying microsegmentation as part of a broad IoT security strategy can enable more granular control of network systems and better isolation if a security flaw is exploited. The Internet of...
Microsoft finds Russia-backed attacks that exploit IoT devices
Microsoft says default passwords, unpatched devices, poor inventory of IoT gear led to exploits against companies by Russia’s STRONTIUM hacking group. The STRONTIUM hacking group, which has been strongly linked...
7 steps to enhance IoT security
Securing the IoT is a multi-faceted effort that requires big moves as well as small adjustments to ensure networks, systems, data and devices are protected. Here are 7 security practices...
Cisco to buy IoT security, management firm Sentryo
Buying Sentryo will give Cisco support for anomaly and real-time threat detection for the industrial internet of things. Looking to expand its IoT security and management offerings Cisco plans to...
Edge security: There’s lots of attack surfaces to worry about
Making edge computing safe means applying sound security principles to the unique edge environment. The problem of edge security isn’t unique – many of the issues being dealt with are...