
Synergy between Stakeholders Can Secures IoT systems
Maciej Kranz, VP at Cisco’s Corporate Technology Group, in a blog post titled “Securing IoT: Job #1 for Everyone,” rates the current level of security in IoT systems and data as ‘C+’. While IoT as technology has made significant progress, besides opening up several possibilities for growth, the prevalent security environment in IoT systems, leaves much to be desired. For cybersecurity professionals, the distributed and heterogeneous nature of IoT systems presents a unique challenge. Not only does IoT involve multiple devices and sensors, but also a myriad of use cases such as connected cars and smart cities. Addressing security concerns within the complex ecosystem of IoT requires greater cooperation and collaboration between all the stakeholders. The stepping stone for such a change is the thinking that security of IoT systems is the responsibility of everyone involved in procuring, deploying, or using them.
The onus of IoT system security starts with the vendors, who must be uncompromising in terms of adopting industry-standard data protection mechanisms to safeguard their customers from possible attacks. The organizations on their part need to educate their employees, partners and agents on the best practices to keep the environment safe.
A report by Verizon reveals that a vast majority of IoT attacks recorded by organizations originate from within. Therefore, given the shortage of cybersecurity professionals, end-to-end automation of security functions and thorough monitoring of the systems is the way forward for enterprises. In the event of an attack, threats can be isolated by using a multi-tenant network.
Application of patches and system upgrades on a timely basis must be mandatory to plug the security loopholes. Periodic risk assessments must be undertaken to eliminate silos of data, functions and the “shadow IT.” The right synergy between all stakeholders goes a long way in combating the threats for IoT systems.
Featured Vendors
Seebo: Modeling the Production Line with Machine Learning for Accurate and Actionable Predictive Insights
Seebo: Modeling the Production Line with Machine Learning for Accurate and Actionable Predictive Insights
Smart Connect Technologies, Inc.: Capturing Data from the Edge -Enabling the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Titan Cloud Software: Fueling Profits in the Petroleum Industry with IoT Device Monitoring, Advanced
Stream Technologies: Disrupting the Connectivity Space with an Industry Leading Connectivity Platfor
EDITOR'S PICK
Essential Technology Elements Necessary To Enable...
By Leni Kaufman, VP & CIO, Newport News Shipbuilding
Comparative Data Among Physician Peers
By George Evans, CIO, Singing River Health System
Monitoring Technologies Without Human Intervention
By John Kamin, EVP and CIO, Old National Bancorp
Unlocking the Value of Connected Cars
By Elliot Garbus, VP-IoT Solutions Group & GM-Automotive...
Digital Innovation Giving Rise to New Capabilities
By Gregory Morrison, SVP & CIO, Cox Enterprises
Staying Connected to Organizational Priorities is Vital...
By Alberto Ruocco, CIO, American Electric Power
Comprehensible Distribution of Training and Information...
By Sam Lamonica, CIO & VP Information Systems, Rosendin...
The Current Focus is On Comprehensive Solutions
By Sergey Cherkasov, CIO, PhosAgro
Big Data Analytics and Its Impact on the Supply Chain
By Pascal Becotte, MD-Global Supply Chain Practice for the...
Technology's Impact on Field Services
By Stephen Caulfield, Executive Director, Global Field...
Carmax, the Automobile Business with IT at the Core
By Shamim Mohammad, SVP & CIO, CarMax
The CIO's role in rethinking the scope of EPM for...
By Ronald Seymore, Managing Director, Enterprise Performance...
Driving Insurance Agent Productivity with Mobile and Big...
By Brad Bodell, SVP and CIO, CNO Financial Group, Inc.
Transformative Impact On The IT Landscape
By Jim Whitehurst, CEO, Red Hat
Get Ready for an IT Renaissance: Brought to You by Big...
By Clark Golestani, EVP and CIO, Merck
Four Initiatives Driving ECM Innovation
By Scott Craig, Vice President of Product Marketing, Lexmark...
Technology to Leverage and Enable
By Dave Kipe, SVP, Global Operations, Scholastic Inc.
By Meerah Rajavel, CIO, Forcepoint
AI is the New UI-AI + UX + DesignOps
By Amit Bahree, Executive, Global Technology and Innovation,...
Evolving Role of the CIO - Enabling Business Execution...
By Greg Tacchetti, CIO, State Auto Insurance
Read Also
