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For a CIO, it is important to understand what challenges can he face with the number of IoT devices increasing everyday. Here are some of the common ones.
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Common IoT Security Challenges Understanding the Threats Associated with Connected Devices
Introducing IoT • IoT or Internet of Things includes the interconnection of large number of devices connected to the Internet and are collecting & exchanging data • IoT Cloud solutions allows connection of different objects & integration of sensors to deliver digital intelligence through the means of a Cloud platform • Digital Intelligence allows interaction between objects without any human involvement • IoT is getting crucial as it makes the modern world smarter by the amalgamation of digital & physical ecosystems
Why IoT Is Gaining Importance • After Cloud Computing, IoT has been a significant Emerging Technology for this century • Every day, various IP-connected devices are being developed & getting connected to the Internet • Increased number of connected devices does offer numerous benefits to enterprises, but also can attract several risks
Learnings for CIOs on IoT Security • A CIO or CISO of an enterprise must understand what IoT Security means • IoT Security includes the security of physical devices as well as networks • IoT device security protects systems, networks and data from multiple online attacks • The attacks are focused on the following vulnerability types- • Communication attacks taking place on data transmitted between IoT devices • Lifecycle attacks taking place on IoT while getting from user to maintenance • Attacks occurring on device software • Physical attacks targeting the device
Why IoT Security • IoT devices in an ecosystem are vulnerable to various forms of cyberattacks • IoT Security plan allows users to protect their devices against vulnerabilities when deploying security levels • Techniques like cryptography play an important role against communication attacks • Security services from trusted providers like ESDS protect IoT devices & platforms against lifecycle attacks • Cyber attackers continuously look for malicious techniques to exploit critical information across various points in an IoT ecosystem, right from servers to Cloud platforms
IoT Security Spending In the past 3 years, spending on IoT Security has doubled, rising from $1.5 billion in 2018 to $3.1 billion in 2021 Source
Common IoT Security Challenges Some common IoT Security challenges includes the following- • Lack of Testing & Updating • Brute-Forcing & Default Passwords • IoT Malware & Ransomware • Data Security & Privacy Concerns
Common IoT Security Challenges Some common IoT Security challenges includes the following- • Lack of Testing & Updating • Brute-Forcing & Default Passwords • IoT Malware & Ransomware • Data Security & Privacy Concerns
Common IoT Security Challenges Some common IoT Security challenges includes the following- • Lack of Testing & Updating • Brute-Forcing & Default Passwords • IoT Malware & Ransomware • Data Security & Privacy Concerns
Common IoT Security Challenges Some common IoT Security challenges includes the following- • Lack of Testing & Updating • Brute-Forcing & Default Passwords • IoT Malware & Ransomware • Data Security & Privacy Concerns
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