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Securing Public Sector Against IoT Malware in 2024

Security Boulevard

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks. Generative AI makes it even easier for threat actors to identify and exploit these vulnerabilities.

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The Growing Presence (and Security Risks) of IoT

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

As most of us know, IoT devices are on the rise in enterprise networks. According to McKinsey & Company , the proportion of organizations that use IoT products has grown from 13 percent in 2014 to 25 percent today. The issue is that these tens of billions of new devices will likely amplify the inherent security risks of IoT.

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The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The 2023 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition , which includes responses from 365 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations, serves as a fine reminder of the requirement to embed security into the culture of every organization and individual.

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Emerging security challenges for Europe’s emerging technologies

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This dual premise and promise is reflected in our Data Threat Report-Europe Edition – with over a third (36%) of enterprises stating they are now aggressively disrupting the markets they participate in through a digital transformation project or embedding digital capabilities that enable greater organisational agility.

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Manufacturing needs to adopt a Zero Trust approach to mitigate increased cyber threats

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Long gone is the time when manufacturing systems and operations were siloed from the Internet and, therefore, were not a cybersecurity target. Compared with the 29% across all industries, 26% of automotive and 31% of non-automotive participants reported that they embrace and implement Zero Trust strategies. Survey’s key findings.

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Cybercrime Statistics in 2019

Security Affairs

According to the Symantec 2019 Internet Security Threat Report , The number of attack groups using destructive malware increased by +25, the number of ransomware attack increased for 12%, very concerning it +33% increase in mobile malware. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Access Management is Essential for Strengthening OT Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The threat landscape. According to Interpol's Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment report , critical infrastructure is highly targeted by ransomware gangs that are after what is called the Big Game Hunting. Transportation sector. This is where a comprehensive identity and access management policy becomes essential.