How Connected Teddy Bears, Coffee Makers and Connected Cars Are Challenging Security Teams
In a Palo Alto Networks study, technology leaders acknowledged they need to step up security to face an IoT influx Smart teddy bears, implanted heart monitors, connected cars and other connected devices are regularly connecting to corporate networks, prompting technology leaders to warn that significant action should be taken to prevent these devices from being used to hack into businesses. That’s according to a new report on practices for securing the internet of things (IoT) commissioned by Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, based on a survey of 1,350 IT business decision-makers in 14 countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Overwhelmingly, respondents report a rise in the number of IoT devices connecting to their networks over the last year. Among the connected trash cans, light bulbs and hand sanitizer stations, one red flag emerged: 41% of respondents said they need to make a lot of improvements to the way they approach IoT security, and 1
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