In-brief: Could security, privacy and availability concerns created by Internet of Things devices end up encouraging separate “thing-only” networks? A survey of IT pros suggests that it could.
Tag: trends
The Worm (Re)Turns, Targets Embedded Linux AirOS
In-brief: A self-reproducing Internet worm is spreading globally, infecting embedded systems running AirOS, Linux-based firmware that runs hardware like wireless routers and wireless access points.
Update: Smart Cities Seek Security, Privacy Expertise
In-brief: Cities and state governments often lack the expertise in cyber security that could help them properly assess the risks of smart city projects, including so-called “cyber physical” risks. (Editor’s note: updated with comments from Chris Rezendes of INEX.)
Security Concerns Stifling Digital Adoption
In-brief: Americans’ concerns about online security and privacy are prompting them to limit their online activity, according to a new report by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
NIST Guidance takes on Cyber Physical Systems
In-brief: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) released a draft publication that recommends ways to improve the security of systems during the engineering phase, including so-called cyber physical systems on the Internet of Things.
