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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a permanent fixture for consumers and enterprises as the world becomes more and more interconnected. By 2027, the global number of connected IoT devices is projected to exceed 29 billion, a significant increase from the 16.7 Your network becomes a breeding ground for threats to go undetected.

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IoT Adoption in Healthcare Brings Security Opportunities

CIO

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks Connected medical devices, also known as the Internet of Medical Things or IoMT, are revolutionizing healthcare, not only from an operational standpoint but related to patient care. But ransomware isn’t the only risk.

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Window Snyder’s new startup Thistle Technologies raises $2.5M seed to secure IoT devices

TechCrunch

million in seed funding from True Ventures with the goal of helping IoT manufacturers reliably and securely deliver software updates to their devices. Thistle lands on the security scene at a time when IoT needs it most. Mirai had ensnared thousands of IoT devices into its network at the time of the attack.

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The Future of Machine Learning in Cybersecurity

CIO

Many organizations today possess a growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices that aren’t all known or managed by IT. Not all that long ago, it was common for enterprises to rely on signature-based detection for malware, static firewall rules for network traffic and access control lists (ACLs) to define security policies.

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New botnet Torii showcases next stage of IoT abuse, researchers say

The Parallax

Security researchers have caught hackers lashing together Internet-connected devices in a botnet they’re calling Torii, which uses techniques not seen in an IoT botnet before—including intercepting and stealing data, and using the Tor Project network to hide its network traffic. 5 questions to ask before buying an IOT device.

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When least privilege is the most important thing

CIO

Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread. PoLP is also a fundamental pillar of zero trust network access (ZTNA) 2.0. Within a ZTNA 2.0 Within a ZTNA 2.0 The principle of least privilege within ZTNA 2.0

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IoT Security Concerns - How Secure Is the Hybrid Workforce?

Palo Alto Networks

The office has moved into the home to join a crowded network shared by family members, guests and lots of smart devices. This seismic shift to a work-from-home model has intertwined home and corporate networks. To that end, Palo Alto Networks has recently conducted a study — The Connected Enterprise: IoT Security Report 2021.

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