How Has IoT Security Changed Over The Past 5 Years?
DARKreading, Friday, September 5th, 2025
Experts agree there have been subtle improvements, with new laws and applied best practices, but there is still a long way to go.
Internet of Things (IoT) usage has expanded across industries over the past five years and will only continue to do so, but has security grown with it? Experts say progress is not fast enough.
While organizations increasingly use IoT devices and applications to improve operational efficiency or save money, the technology is inherently insecure. It makes everything more connected, leaving a treasure trove of internet-exposed data. On top of that, many IoT devices are not equipped to receive easy vulnerability patching updates, or even alerting users that any update is needed.