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As Internet-Connected Medical Devices Multiply, So Do Challenges

Cisco Security

To consumers, the Internet of Things might bring to mind a smart fridge that lets you know when to buy more eggs, or the ability to control your home’s lighting and temperature remotely through your phone. But for cybersecurity professionals, internet-connected medical devices are more likely to be top-of-mind. The device side.

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Secure Your Distributed Medical Devices with Robust Machine Identity Management

Security Boulevard

Over half of internet-connected devices used in hospitals have a vulnerability that could put patient safety, confidential data, or the usability of a device at risk, according to a new report from the healthcare cybersecurity company Cynerio. The most common type of internet-connected device in hospitals was an infusion pump.

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Best Enterprise VPN Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

The internet and, now, cloud computing transformed the way we conduct business. VPNs offer clients an encrypted access channel to remote networks through a tunneling protocol and can obfuscate the client’s IP address. Also Read: Tokenization vs. Encryption: Pros and Cons. Enter VPN technology.

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VPNs begin to lose their relevance, even as they remain difficult to shed

SC Magazine

The global market for remote connectivity solutions is expected to grow significantly over the next decade, with some estimates pegging the total market value above $70 billion worldwide by 2027. The lion’s share of the current market is owned by VPNs, but that has been slowly changing.

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VPNs still dominate post-COVID, but businesses are sniffing for alternatives

SC Magazine

The global market for remote connectivity solutions is expected to grow significantly over the next decade, with some estimates pegging the total market value above $70 billion worldwide by 2027.

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