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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a permanent fixture for consumers and enterprises as the world becomes more and more interconnected. By 2027, the global number of connected IoT devices is projected to exceed 29 billion, a significant increase from the 16.7 billion devices reported in 2023.

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Navigating the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in the UAE: Strategies for CISOs

CIO Business Intelligence

According to IDC, there has been a cybersecurity spending growth in the UAE that surpassed projections with a CAGR of 11.2 % in 2022 and 2027 and is forecasted to cross 4 billion AED in 2024. Impact of AI and IoT The integration of AI and IoT devices presents both opportunities and challenges for cybersecurity.

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Understanding the Tremendous Benefits of IoT for Small Businesses

Smart Data Collective

IoT has evolved the technology and made many devices easier to control with actions such as voice commands or claps. Now, to find out how IoT has contributed in the culture of small businesses, let’s have a read! The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the technology that has made wireless communication possible.

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A 2022 Guide to Zero Trust for Data Protection

Smart Data Collective

The following is a comprehensive guide to what you should know for the implementation of a Zero Trust security approach if it’s a 2022 organizational priority. This is more challenging now because of the Internet of Things (IoT) and BYOD policies but is still a must-do for Zero Trust. What is Zero Trust Architecture?

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Using Artificial Intelligence to Make Sense of IoT Data

BizAcuity

IoT is basically an exchange of data or information in a connected or interconnected environment. As IoT devices generate large volumes of data, AI is functionally necessary to make sense of this data. IoT and AI together make this context, i.e. ‘connected intelligence’ from connected devices. Bringing the power of AI to IoT.

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The Janusian Faces of Generative AI and its Role in Enhancing and Endangering Cybersecurity

Jen Stirrup

This post aims to delve into the dichotomous nature of generative AI, shedding light on its potential to bolster our security measures and serve as a tool for unprecedented cyberattacks. between 2022 and 2027. between 2022 and 2027. Generative AI: A Phenomenon - Why now?

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Zero Trust Security for NIS2 compliance: What you need to know

CIO Business Intelligence

Given rising IoT adoption, erosion of the corporate perimeter due to work-from-everywhere, and increasingly sophisticated threats that exploit “trusted” users and devices for malicious purposes, these security approaches can expose the organization to greater risk. European Union.

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