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GUEST ESSAY: As cyber risks rise in 2020, as they surely will, don’t overlook physical security

The Last Watchdog

Related: Good to know about IoT Physical security is often a second thought when it comes to information security. All the encryption , firewalls , cryptography, SCADA systems , and other IT security measures would be useless if that were to occur. If risks are not properly assessed, providing security becomes tedious.

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How to Use Your Asset Management Software to Reduce Cyber Risks

CyberSecurity Insiders

The best asset management software sets up a stock of your organization’s assets, phases of their entire life cycles, most recent software upgrades, the risks they could face, and the approaches to ensure their security. . . IoT devices could be used like botnets so as to execute DDoS attacks. . . Source . . Conclusion.

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Working Remotely? Remember to Secure Your Webcam

Adam Levin

Internet of Things (IoT) devices in general have earned a reputation for poor cybersecurity, and internet-connected cameras are no exception. Case in point: unsecured webcams make up the top three out of the five most popular searches on Shodan , an IoT-centric search engine that specializes in identifying unsecure devices online.

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GUEST ESSAY – A primer on ‘WAAP’ – an approach to securing APIs at the web app layer

The Last Watchdog

This has resulted in astounding innovations in cloud services, mobile computing, IoT systems and agile software development. Whether it’s IoT (Internet of Things) devices, desktop applications, web applications native to the web browsers, or mobile applications – all these types of software rely on APIs in one way or another.

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MY TAKE: Log4j’s big lesson – legacy tools, new tech are both needed to secure modern networks

The Last Watchdog

Complex and evolving cyber risks need to be resolved, for instance, when it comes to securing human and machine identities, tightening supply chains, mitigating third-party risks, protecting critical infrastructure and preserving individuals’ privacy. Firewalls predate SIEMs.

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Episode 220: Unpacking The Kaseya Attack And Securing Device Identities on the IoT

The Security Ledger

» Related Stories Episode 218: Denial of Sustenance Attacks -The Cyber Risk To Agriculture Episode 215-2: Leave the Gun, Take the McFlurry Episode 214: Darkside Down: What The Colonial Attack Means For The Future of Ransomware. Spotlight Podcast: Two Decades On, Trusted Computing Group tackles IoT Insecurity.

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Inside the Complex Universe of Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

The exponential growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, simultaneously projected to exceed 75 billion by 2025 by Statista, presents substantial security and privacy challenges, particularly in the context of widespread 5G connectivity. Real-world conflicts cast shadows that significantly amplify cyber risks.