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Knock, Knock; Who’s There? – IoT Device Identification & Data Integrity Is No Joke

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Internet of Things (IoT) is very crowded. Connected things are what make the IoT – sensors, cameras, wearable electronics, medical devices, automatic controls. But making the IoT work requires trust in the devices and the data they collect. The IoT is not making the job of securing networks any easier.

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US Senators introduce IoT cybersecurity bill

Data Protection Report

On August 1, 2017, US Senators unveiled a bipartisan bill to mandate baseline cybersecurity requirements for internet connected devices purchased by the federal government. Recent events show that the IoT is an attractive vector for a cyberattack.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Kapczynski Erin: Could you share your thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the growth of IoT devices in both cyber defense and cyberattacks? Erin: Do you think cyber insurance should play a bigger role in companies’ cybersecurity strategies? Leadership should prioritize cybersecurity at all levels.

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Why Cybersecurity Pros Should Care About Governance

Getting Information Done

With the widespread use of mobile computing and the explosive growth of Internet of things (IoT) devices (growing from 6.4 With the widespread use of mobile computing and the explosive growth of Internet of things (IoT) devices (growing from 6.4 As a result, companies are turning to cyber insurance.

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6,009,014 MovieBoxPro Accounts Breached in Another Data Scraping Incident

IT Governance

This week, it turns out at least 191 further Australian organisations, including government entities, were affected by this breach, highlighting the risks of supply chain attacks. Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Insurance USA Yes 75,101 Airsoftc3.com Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Insurance USA Yes 75,101 Airsoftc3.com

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Inrupt’s Solid Announcement

Schneier on Security

Data generated by your things — your computer, your phone, your IoT whatever — is written to your pod. If you want your insurance company to have access to your fitness data, you grant it through your pod. If you want your insurance company to have access to your fitness data, you grant it through your pod.

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UK cyber crime rate has doubled in the past five years

IT Governance

The report also found that, except for IoT (Internet of Things) attacks and cryptojacking, there isn’t a huge discrepancy between the cost of a breach and criminals’ attack method. For example, the report found that: Only 9% of organisations have a documented cyber security policy; Only 10% have cyber insurance; and.