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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 billion devices reported in 2023.

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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. Many connected devices ship with inherent vulnerabilities.

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Zero Trust Security for NIS2 compliance: What you need to know

CIO

Over 100,00 organizations are expected to be impacted by Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) cybersecurity standards that European Union (EU) member states must implement by October 2024. [i] This concept of least-privilege access is fundamental to Zero Trust Security practices.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Says Midnight Blizzard Swiped U.S. Gov’t Emails During Microsoft Hack, Tells Fed Agencies To Take Immediate Action

Tenable

Plus, a new survey shows cybersecurity pros are guardedly optimistic about AI. And the NSA is sharing best practices for data security. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in its Emergency Directive 24-02 , sent to federal civilian agencies last week and made public this week. And much more!

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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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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Engineers and Architects Saw Salaries Spike in 2022

Tenable

Find out how much of a pay bump cybersecurity architects and engineers got. Plus, a powerful AI cybersecurity tech is nearing prime time. Also check out the long-awaited security algorithms for IoT devices. For example, cybersecurity analysts saw their average salary shrink 5.7% And much more! in 2022 to $96,379.

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The Medical IoT Security To Depend on When Lives Depend on You

Palo Alto Networks

Protect every connected device with Zero Trust IoT security, tailor-made for medicine. Connected clinical and operational IoT devices are used for everything, from patient monitoring to office systems. Managing multiple-point security products creates complexity and security gaps.

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