If you've managed to equip your home with smart devices and appliances that work properly, you probably think you're all set. But there are no regulations around how long manufacturers must provide security updates, which could mean a smart device could become a risk.
Federal authorities are sounding the alarm about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in six medical devices from three manufacturers. The device makers are providing risk mitigation advice.
An Australian IoT alliance is developing a certification program designed to raise security standards for connected device manufacturers and give consumers more confidence that they're buying secure devices. The program, slated to start in September, could expand globally.
How do the recently identified "Ripple20" TCP/IP code flaws potentially impact medical devices? And what steps can healthcare organizations take to help mitigate the risks? Elad Luz of the security research firm CyberMDX, which helped study the vulnerabilities, offers an analysis.
Time for another internet of things update nightmare: Researchers have found that a little-known but widely used TCP/IP software library built into millions of internet-connected devices has 19 flaws that need fixing. Developer Treck has issued fixes, but how many vulnerable devices will end up patched?
The Trump administration's continued press against China snared an unintended victim: America's own influence over 5G standards development. But the U.S. Commerce Department says a new rule will free U.S. firms to work with any company, including China's Huawei, on developing new telecommunications standards.
How many unmanaged and IoT devices are connected to your network today? How has this number - and your visibility - changed since you deployed a remote workforce? Do you have a shadow IoT problem? What are the top IoT device security issues you should be aware of? In this webinar, Ordr CSO Jeff Horne reviews key...
Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute's CERT notification center has posted a warning of a flaw in the Universal Plug and Play protocol that could potentially affect billions of internet-connected devices. If exploited, this flaw could lead to DDoS attacks and theft of data.
Identity and access management shouldn't feel like a catch-22. On the one hand, you want to allow employees to work as they need to, which is often on the road or at home, not at the office. On the other hand, not a day goes by without security breaches making headline news. And you don't want to be that headline....
With internet connectivity getting added to an increasing number of products, privacy and security risks abound. But buyers may be unaware. A team of Carnegie Mellon University researchers aims to change that, by clear labeling of connected devices and the risks they may pose.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is opening up new opportunities for businesses and consumers, and is the linchpin of almost every digital transformation initiative. However, IoT also presents considerable security risks and challenges for organisations, specifically attackers impersonating a trusted device could conduct...
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report sizes up progress made so far on identity management and the work yet to be done. Also featured: how security concerns are holding back IoT projects and the privacy issues raised by recording videoconferences.
How have the cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare organizations changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? And how are organizations responding? Information Security Media Group's Healthcare Cybersecurity Virtual Summit, to be held on June 9 and replayed June 10 and 11, will provide insights.
Worries over ransomware and malware are slowing down enterprise IoT deployments, which is a reflection of the reputational and customer relationship risks at stake, according to a new survey. Here's what enterprises need to keep in mind when selecting security technology for IoT.
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