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Hackers make the unthinkable, well…thinkable: Hacking the Internet of Medical Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) brings with it endless opportunities – and, quite a few security challenges. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent guidance on handling medical device vulnerabilities follows closely on the heels of its more general medical device cybersecurity guidance. (more…)

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February 24, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Building the business case for mobile banking security

As part of the smartphone and smart device revolution, mobile banking has become a popular method for people to manage their finances. The benefits of mobile banking are two-fold: users can bank in a more convenient manner and banks can use smartphones as a way to better engage with their customers. (more…)

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January 19, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Three reasons you need ITAM for the Internet of Things

It was 1984, and I was off to the only movie theatre in the town where I lived. The movie was called Terminator and although it was science fiction, the story line had an eerie ring of truth. It was about intelligent computers rising and rebelling against its human progenitors. (more…)

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January 11, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Securing our connected future

In a society where connectivity is everything, our expectations of technology are constantly increasing and changing. It is estimated that there will be 20 billion connected devices by 2020, the data gathered in this IoT era is helping businesses stay relevant, understand their customers more fluently and improve various parts of their lives. (more…)

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January 5, 2017

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From production slumps to industrial espionage

The manufacturing sector must be better prepared for cyber attacks, says Mirko Brandner, of Arxan Technologies. (more…)

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December 20, 2016

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Mirai botnet shows just how vulnerable the IoT really is

Internet-based attacks are on the rise and, increasingly, these attacks target IoT devices like DVRs, web cams, and appliances. (more…)

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December 15, 2016

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BlackBerry Secure unveiled as mobile security platform for the ‘Enterprise of Things’

BlackBerry Ltd, a global software systems provider securing, connecting and mobilising enterprises, has unveiled its mobile-native approach to security with the launch of a comprehensive platform designed for the Enterprise of Things. (more…)

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December 14, 2016

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IoT security: Access comes in all shapes and sizes

While there are many benefits for embracing the mainstream adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), such as improved efficiencies, cost savings and enhancing customer experience, it can also bring issues of security to the forefront. (more…)

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December 12, 2016

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Forget the Internet of Things for a minute, what about the Security of Things?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is well and truly upon us – and will clearly be even more prevalent in the future. Today, says Monica Brink of iland, IoT is already branching out into commercial networks as well as enterprise applications. (more…)

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December 5, 2016

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In the IoT age a unified approach to fraud management and security matters more than ever

In today’s increasingly connected society, it is easier than ever before for fraudsters to wreak havoc. According to Juniper Research, by 2020 there will be close to 40 billion connected devices on the planet, and with this increasing number of connected devices we are also seeing a rise in fraud risks, such as through IoT botnets. (more…)

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November 28, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil