Posts Tagged ‘IoT’
The Role of Cybersecurity for IoT Devices
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we live and work. With billions of connected devices, from smartphones to home appliances, building controls and industrial machinery, our world is more interconnected than ever before. However, this connectivity also brings with it significant security risks. Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in ensuring that data…
Read MoreWill Enterprise Prioritize IoT Security Over Innovation in 2019?
This month we highlight security issues of concern to both consumers and enterprises, and we also share video from SecureRF’s participation at recent key industry events. News Six Security Issues Set to Dominate IoT in 2019 The implementation of IoT security is expected to be a top priority for businesses this year, even at…
Read MoreIoT Security Trends and Predictions for 2019
More than half of consumers expected to spend money on technology products during this past holiday season, according to a recent survey from Arm. Even though consumers are embracing technology broadly in their professional and personal lives, they said they would buy even more technology products if their security and privacy concerns were assuaged. Security…
Read MoreSecurity Set to Be Major Trend in IoT Technology
The holiday shopping season means a surge in the number of smart products in homes. However, as we’ve reported previously, consumers are still wary of their connected devices, as evident by the number of products deemed ‘creepy’ by users on Mozilla’s recent holiday shopping guide. Despite the ‘creepiness’ concerns, the guide illustrates that consumers are…
Read MoreRecent Support for IoT Security and Quantum Technology Legislation
Small business owners are embracing the benefits of connected technologies and the IoT, but in many cases they are not addressing the security vulnerabilities that come with connected technologies. This type of behavior is encouraging lawmakers to propose IoT security legislation like California’s connected devices security bill, the first of its kind. While federal legislation for IoT security…
Read MoreCalifornia IoT Security Bill Highlights Need to Secure the IoT
The new California IoT security bill underscores the importance of securing the IoT and will likely pave the way for clearer and more consistent standards to protect consumers and their data from fraud and abuse. The connected devices security bill, recently signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown, requires IoT devices and other connected platforms…
Read MoreConsumers Are Concerned About IoT Security
Consumer adoption of smart devices is at an all-time high and poised to grow. Despite the continued growth of connected devices, many consumers are still concerned about the security of those devices, and for good reason. The cost of an attack on an IoT device is high – device manufacturers can potentially see penalties of hundreds…
Read MoreMeet 20 of the Most Powerful Women in Technology
Dr. Iris Anshel, Chief Scientist at SecureRF, has been included in a select list of 20 of the most influential women in technology as reported by Yolande D’Mello in her article for AiThority. Dr. Anshel earned a Ph.D. in math from Columbia, co-developed the foundational group theoretic methods that underlie all SecureRF protocols, and has…
Read MoreBeware the Holiday Hack
Most online 2017 holiday gift guides have one thing in common: IoT gadgets. Wi-Fi video doorbells, wearable health monitors, phone-controlled toy robots, and “smart” ovens are just a few of the thousands of Internet-connected products being offered this holiday season. Such gifts might seem like safe products to give or receive, but reports about recent…
Read More26% of Execs Say Security Impedes IoT Implementation
The IoT presents exciting new opportunities for companies to develop innovative products and services. However, despite the benefits associated with IoT technology, such as system monitoring and inventory control, many business leaders continue to cite IoT security-related challenges as obstacles to more rapid IoT adoption. According to a recent Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report, sponsored…
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