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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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The UK Bans Default Passwords

Schneier on Security

The UK is the first country to ban default passwords on IoT devices. On Monday, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to ban default guessable usernames and passwords from these IoT devices. IoT manufacturers aren’t making two devices, one for California and one for the rest of the US.

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Telecommunications: A Case Study

Approachable Cyber Threats

Category Awareness, News, Case Study As one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, telecommunication has become a highly vulnerable target for cybersecurity threats. In short, telecommunications (telecom) is a fundamental and critical component of our global infrastructure. Read more of the ACT

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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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oneM2M IoT security specifications granted ITU approval

CSO Magazine

The ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) has approved a set of security specifications for internet of things (IoT) systems. The ITU-T is responsible for coordinating standards for telecommunications and information communication technology for cybersecurity.

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Telecommunications: A Case Study

Approachable Cyber Threats

Category Awareness, News, Case Study As one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, telecommunication has become a highly vulnerable target for cybersecurity threats. In short, telecommunications (telecom) is a fundamental and critical component of our global infrastructure. Read more of the ACT

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Britain introduces IOT Device Security Legislation

CyberSecurity Insiders

A new legislation was introduced in the Britain’s parliament last week aiming to better protect IoT devices from sophisticated hackers. Now, comes the big question…what if companies indulging in the manufacturing of IoT cannot comply with the newly planned Britain’s digital law.? Well, it’s simple….the Hope it does!

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