Tag: Internet of Things

Senators Call For Help Understanding IoT

In-brief: A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has openly asked for advice and counsel on the topic of understanding and securing the Internet of Things- a sign that the government is lagging in its awareness and response to the challenges posed by IoT.

On the Internet of Things, Failure is a Virtue

In-brief: Cisco’s Marc Blackmer argues that fail fast, fail often is as relevant to securing the IoT as it is to developing new IoT products. 

LastPass Says Hackers Stole Account Data

In-brief:  LastPass, the keeper of passwords for millions of security conscious Internet users said on Monday that its own systems were breached by hackers.

Will IoT Spell The End of Freemium?

In-brief: will growing fatigue over data collection by marketing firms and the advent of IoT spell the end of the “freemium” business model? The answer is: maybe, yes. 

Update: Risk Lurks at Autonomous Driving’s Fuzzy Edge

In-brief: autonomous vehicle makers are looking for ways to manage liability by getting drivers to “OK” autonomous actions. But is that the best approach?