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New Report on IoT Security

Schneier on Security

The Atlantic Council has published a report on securing the Internet of Things: “Security in the Billions: Toward a Multinational Strategy to Better Secure the IoT Ecosystem.”

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Japanese Government Will Hack Citizens' IoT Devices

Schneier on Security

The Japanese government's decision to log into users' IoT devices has sparked outrage in Japan. However, the government's plan has its technical merits. Many of today's IoT and router botnets are being built by hackers who take over devices with default or easy-to-guess passwords.

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Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity

Security Boulevard

The post Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity appeared first on Security Boulevard. The UK’s Product Security and Tele­comm­uni­cations Infra­struc­ture Act aims to improve the security of net-connected consumer gear.

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STEPS FORWARD: Regulators are on the move to set much needed IoT security rules of the road

The Last Watchdog

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. After all, government mandates combined with industry standards are the twin towers of public safety. Related: The need for supply chain security This is to be expected.

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RSAC 2024: IoT Security Questions (and Answers)

Security Boulevard

During the conference as we meet with customers, prospects, media, and analysts I will try to cherry pick some of the more interesting questions related to IoT Security. The post RSAC 2024: IoT Security Questions (and Answers) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Analyzing IoT Security Best Practices

Schneier on Security

New research: " Best Practices for IoT Security: What Does That Even Mean? " We consider categories of best practices, and how they apply over the lifecycle of IoT devices. by Christopher Bellman and Paul C.

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Study: Consumer security savvy is way behind IoT threat landscape

Tech Republic Security

A new Comcast study hints at a major risk to businesses, governments and public systems due to poor cybersecurity in the booming Internet of Things industry. The post Study: Consumer security savvy is way behind IoT threat landscape appeared first on TechRepublic.

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