This is the fourth and final post in recognition of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCAM)—a collaborative effort between government and industry. So Many Devices, So Much Risk Over the past few years we’ve seen an explosion of internet-connected devices. While most of us probably picture our phones and our PCs when we talk… Read more »
Read the ArticleBy the end of 2017, over 29 million homes in the US had some form of smart technology, and that number was growing at around 31% a year, according to a report from McKinsey. Devices like the Ring and Nest Thermostat help homeowners supervise their homes, often while they are away and are two of… Read more »
Read the ArticleOnce business sectors can sort and analyze big data, their potential efficiency and earnings will skyrocket. Organizations in almost every industry can benefit. For example, retail companies will be able to maintain a useful database of customer information to hyper-target and personalize their communications, insurance companies will be able to simplify their premium calculating systems,… Read more »
Read the Article2017 was an exciting year for the Internet of Things movement. The industry saw tremendous growth and is projected to experience an even bigger surge this year. According to IDC, global IoT revenue is on track to reach $772.5 billion in 2018, an estimated 14.6 percent increase from the $674 billion tallied for 2017. IDC… Read more »
Read the ArticleIt’s safe to say if you work in the IT world, you have probably heard about both the Internet of Things and Big Data. In a lot of ways, the two terms refer to completely different concepts. The IoT encompasses all things connected — like a smart home to a connected car. Big data refers… Read more »
Read the ArticleIt sounded like something from a Sci-Fi thriller, but it was all too real. Several popular Internet websites were taken offline during a massive DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack. The attackers used unprotected IoT devices like surveillance cameras, DVR’s and printers with weak security settings. Among the websites and services affected on Friday were The New… Read more »
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