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Rapid7 To Advise Firms on Making, Deploying Secure Internet of Things Products

In-brief: The security firm Rapid7 said it is launching a consulting and advisory service to help companies design more secure Internet of Things products and assess the risk of deploying IoT products in corporate environments. 

Microsoft Launches Security Program for Azure IoT

In-brief: Microsoft announced security focused services for IoT developers using its Azure managed cloud platform.

Bruised by Internet of Things Attacks? Get Used to It.

In-brief: companies bruised by massive denial of service attacks stemming from insecure Internet of Things devices may have to accept them as a ‘new normal,’ with no quick or easy fix in sight, experts agree. 

Chinese firm acknowledges inadvertent role in cyberattack | CNNMoney

In-brief: the Chinese firm whose software powers many of the devices taking part in the Mirai Internet of Things botnet acknowledged some responsibility for the incident. 

Open Source IoT Standards IoTivity and AllJoyn Merge

In-brief: Two, prominent Internet of Things standards: IoTivity and AllJoyn are merging, according to an announcement on Wednesday.