Protecting IoT: Addressing Connected Device Security
Security Boulevard, Thursday, August 10,2023
The internet-of-things (IoT) has given us a digitized network of devices and systems that all use the internet to communicate. From the smartphone in your hand to the laptop on your desk and even the industrial equipment you may see on the road, IoT has transformed how most of us lead our professional and personal lives.
But as IoT keeps expanding, its security risks are growing, too. This article will highlight some of the most critical security challenges IoT faces as well as emerging threats like device vulnerabilities and the current state of standardization. We'll also discuss strategies to secure IoT ecosystems, like device authentication, data encryption and zero-trust approaches.