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MY TAKE: How decentralizing IoT could help save the planet — by driving decarbonization

The Last Watchdog

The Internet of Things ( IoT ) is on the threshold of ascending to become the Internet of Everything ( IoE.) Infineon supplies semiconductors embedded in smart systems, most notably in automotive, power and IoT. We can execute a lot of machine learning, at the edge, in IoT devices.

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On IoT Devices and Software Liability

Schneier on Security

New law journal article : Smart Device Manufacturer Liability and Redress for Third-Party Cyberattack Victims Abstract: Smart devices are used to facilitate cyberattacks against both their users and third parties.

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How to deploy software to Linux-based IoT devices at scale

InfoWorld on Security

The internet of things (IoT) has transformed the way we interact with the world, connecting a myriad of devices to the internet, from smart thermostats in our homes to industrial sensors in manufacturing plants.

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IoT Security Principles

Schneier on Security

The BSA -- also known as the Software Alliance, formerly the Business Software Alliance -- is an industry lobbying group. They just published "Policy Principles for Building a Secure and Trustworthy Internet of Things.". They call for: Distinguishing between consumer and industrial IoT.

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IoT Unravelled Part 3: Security

Troy Hunt

In part 1 of this series, I posited that the IoT landscape is an absolute mess but Home Assistant (HA) does an admirable job of tying it all together. As with the rest of the IoT landscape, there's a lot of scope for improvement here and also just like the other IoT posts, it gets very complex for normal people very quickly.

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NIST gears up for software security and IoT labeling pilot programs

CSO Magazine

President Biden’s wide-ranging cybersecurity executive order issued last May directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create pilot labeling programs to educate the public on the security of the internet-of-things (IoT) devices and software products they buy.

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Black Hat Fireside Chat: Why using ‘Clean Code’ is paramount in speedy software development

The Last Watchdog

This software writing principle cropped up some 50 years ago and might seem quaint in today’s era of speedy software development. What’s more, Clean Code improves security — by reinforcing “ shift left ,” the practice of testing as early as feasible in the software development lifecycle. The transformation progresses.

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