Opinion

Internet of Things Will Mess Up The Security Industry – Big Time

In-brief: there’s a growing consensus that the Internet of Things will spell trouble for the information security industry. A vast population of connected devices, endemic problems with software quality and sophisticated adversaries will combine to make the juice of the Internet of Things not worth the security “squeeze.”

Opinion: If it Ain’t Broke, Try Harder

In-brief: Mike Tyson famously said of an opponent that ‘everyone has a plan until they get hit.’ That’s useful advice for information security teams worried about whether their existing network security plans will hold up to the onslaught of the Internet of Things, says Marc Blackmer of Cisco.

Podcast: Craig Smith of OpenGarages on Vehicle Security and GM’s Bug Bounty

In-brief: In this podcast, Paul speaks with Craig Smith of Open Garages on GM’s bounty program, the state of connected vehicle security, and what the auto industry can learn from open source. 

Ten Security Trends To Follow in 2016

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Network Segmentation in the Age of the IoT

In-brief: Segmentation is a well established approach to securing your data and IT assets. But have you assessed your approach to segmentation in light of new technologies and business models? Scott Harrell of Cisco’s Security Business Group, writes with some pointers on adapting segmentation to the demands of the Internet of Things.