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Spyware in the IoT – the Biggest Privacy Threat This Year

SiteLock

Simply defined, the internet of things (IoT) is a network of Internet-connected objects able to collect and exchange data. In today’s digital-driven world, IoT connects almost everything including homes, offices, and vehicles, allowing users the convenience of activating and operating nearly any device remotely. Think again.

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A Question of Identity: The Evolution of Identity & Access Management

SecureWorld News

Zero Trust and SDP complement Identity to secure the extended enterprise ecosystem given the rash of supply chain attacks and exponential growth of IoT devices, many of which lack adequate security. Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is a bold new frontier in identity and access management (IAM).

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Top Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Unification has been a trend in IT for a long time, whether it’s communications, storage, data management or other technologies, and the trend hasn’t escaped cybersecurity either, as products converge into more comprehensive platforms like XDR or SASE. Jump to: What is Unified Endpoint Management? UEM Benefits.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Avoid charging mobile devices through a computer; instead, use separate adapters. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Consider segmenting your Wi-Fi networks: one for main use, one for guests, and another for IoT devices. Manage devices primarily in local mode.

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. While less computationally constrained than IoT, mobile devices constrain computations to avoid consuming power and draining battery life.

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5 Signs a Cyberattack Is Under Way and 5 Things You Need to Do Before It Happens

Adam Levin

If you use IoT devices, create a separate network on your router for them since they aren’t always the most secure connections to the outside world. Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. And be judicious about any app you might download to your mobile device.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Many organizations choose to implement full disk encryption when a large number of employees or other users access sensitive data on mobile or other portable devices that could more easily be lost or stolen. With DFS, relevant data can quickly be sorted through and brought to light for investigative purposes.