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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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4 Common Misconceptions Surrounding IoT Cybersecurity Compliance

Smart Data Collective

If you’re a manufacturer of IoT devices, you see compliance as something that keeps pushing product release deadlines further in the future. If you’re a cybersecurity professional, who knows that there are too many IoT devices within an infrastructure of a business to count, IoT security is something that keeps you up at night.

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IoT And Cloud Integration is the Future!

Smart Data Collective

From smart homes to wearables, cars to refrigerators, the Internet of Things (IoT) has successfully penetrated every facet of our lives. The market for the Internet of Things (IoT) has exploded in recent years. Cloud computing offers unparalleled resources, scalability, and flexibility, making it the backbone of the IoT revolution.

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How to Make Sure Your IoT Systems Stay Compliant

Smart Data Collective

IoT plays a significant role in information technology, yet the pace of deployments has outpaced the awareness of compliance issues. IT professionals must work hard to stay ahead of the curve, especially if they plan to integrate IoT in various facets of their operations. Cyber Security for IoT.

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IoT Adoption in Healthcare Brings Security Opportunities

CIO Business Intelligence

At the end of the day, it’s all about patient outcomes and how to improve the delivery of care, so this kind of IoT adoption in healthcare brings opportunities that can be life-changing, as well as simply being operationally sound. But ransomware isn’t the only risk. Many connected devices ship with inherent vulnerabilities.

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How AI and IoT Solutions Can Improve Your Business

Smart Data Collective

In today’s modern era, AI and IoT are technologies poised to impact every part of the industry and society radically. In addition, as companies attempt to draw better significance from the huge datasets gathered by linked devices, the potential of AI is accelerating the wider implementation of IoT. l Improved Risk Management.

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How IEC 62443 and Other Regulatory Requirements Help Enable IoT Security

Smart Data Collective

As the US Government Accountability Office warns, “ internet-connected technologies can improve services, but face risks of cyberattacks.” The use of IoT devices and operational technology (OT) generates new attack surfaces that can expose an organization’s critical infrastructure to hackers and other threat actors.

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