Billions of devices around the globe are being connected to each other, communicating with each other, working as a certainty, every day! How fascinating is that? The benefit of this gigantic network can be classified in many terms. (more…)
May 26, 2017
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
Scrutinise Research and Analysis has launched its Securing the Internet of Things report highlighting the security risks present in the Internet of Things (IoT). (more…)
May 18, 2017
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
Book Review: A review of a timely publication sub-titled “How the Industrial Internet of Things is Transforming Every Business”, written by Joe Barkai, a consultant, speaker, author and blogger. It’s timely because while the business case for the IIoT is compelling, all too often it is overlaid with noise, buzzwords and tired clichés. (more…)
May 12, 2017
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
In the last year, we’ve all heard of the Mirai malware, but did you know that Mirai is Japanese for ‘the future’? And that’s what I believe we are seeing: The future of cyber-attacks. (more…)
April 20, 2017
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
To remain relevant and competitive businesses must embrace the Internet of Things (IoT). However, a significant collateral challenge faced in doing so is managing the torrent of data these “Things” produce. (more…)
March 28, 2017
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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…)
February 24, 2017
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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…)
January 19, 2017
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
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…)
January 11, 2017
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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…)
January 5, 2017
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
The manufacturing sector must be better prepared for cyber attacks, says Mirko Brandner, of Arxan Technologies. (more…)
December 20, 2016
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil