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The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices

eSecurity Planet

billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. Implications for IoT devices.

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Recent Tesla Hacks Highlight Importance of Protecting Connected Devices

eSecurity Planet

Within the last couple of months, smart device vulnerabilities have been piling up, prompting businesses to protect their Internet of Things (IoT) environments. While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology.

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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure. With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:28.

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New TCP/IP Vulnerabilities Expose IoT, OT Systems

eSecurity Planet

Forescout Research Labs last month released a 14-page white paper and a 47-page research report detailing 33 vulnerabilities affecting millions of Internet of Things (IoT), Operational Technology (OT), and IT devices. Also Read: 5 Essential IoT Security Best Practices. Consumer Internet of Things (IoT). Affected TCP/IP stacks.

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Introducing next-generation firewall from Palo Alto Networks to support 5G-enabled IoT, OT and IT use cases

CyberSecurity Insiders

Digital transformation realized through new 5G-enabled IoT, Operational Technologies (OT) and IT use cases are no exception. CRN has named AT&T to its 2021 Edge Computing 100 list – with recognition as one of those driving innovation in the IoT and 5G Edge Services Category.

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How Emerging Trends in Virtual Reality Impact Cybersecurity

IT Security Guru

VR offers us with different types of objects and at the same time it can also depict various events. Unfortunately, cyber threats continue to develop and yet there is a shortage of experts that can help in spreading awareness and fighting the growth of cyber threats.

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Microsoft Fights Off Another Record DDoS Attack as Incidents Soar

eSecurity Planet

That attack was 140 percent larger than a 1 Tbps attack in 2020 and larger than any similar event ever detected on the Azure public cloud, they said. IoT Devices Multiply Attacks. IoT vulnerabilities must be quickly remediated in order to eradicate the risk of them being used in cyberattacks.”. Skilled Adversaries Raise Stakes.

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