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IoT security vs. privacy: Which is a bigger issue?

When it comes to the internet of things (IoT), security has long been a key concern. But privacy issues could be an even bigger threat.

Jun 12, 2019 4 mins

Internet of Things Security

Free course – Ethical Hacking: Hacking the Internet of Things

Offer extended through Aug. 31: Enterprises are deploying internet-of-things devices in their networks to reap manifold benefits, but they need expertise to properly secure them. Network World and Pluralsight have teamed up to offer this free course

Jun 12, 2019 2 mins

Internet of Things Security

6 ways to make enterprise IoT cost effective

Rob Mesirow, a principal at PwC’s Connected Solutions unit, offers tips for successfully implementing internet of things (IoT) projects without breaking the bank.

Jun 11, 2019 4 mins

Internet of Things Networking

Cisco to buy IoT security, management firm Sentryo

Buying Sentryo will give Cisco support for anomaly and real-time threat detection for the industrial internet of things.

Jun 6, 2019 4 mins

Internet of Things Networking Security

Self-learning sensor chips won’t need networks

Scientists working on new, machine-learning networks aim to embed everything needed for artificial intelligence (AI) onto a processor, eliminating the need to transfer data to the cloud or computers.

Jun 6, 2019 3 mins

Data Center Internet of Things Sensors

It’s time for the IoT to ‘optimize for trust’

If we can't trust the internet of things (IoT) to gather accurate data and use it appropriately, IoT adoption and innovation are likely to suffer.

Jun 3, 2019 4 mins

Internet of Things Sensors

IoT Roundup: New research on IoT security, Microsoft leans into IoT

Verizon sets up widely available narrow-band IoT service, while most Americans think IoT manufacturers should ensure their products protect personal information.

Jun 2, 2019 4 mins

Internet of Things

Satellite-based internet possible soon, says SpaceX

Amazon, Tesla-associated SpaceX and OneWeb are emerging as just some of the potential suppliers of a new kind of data-friendly satellite internet service that could bring broadband IoT connectivity to most places on Earth.

May 29, 2019 3 mins

Internet Internet of Things

Nvidia launches edge computing platform for AI processing

EGX platform goes to the edge to do as much processing there as possible before sending data upstream to major data centers.

May 29, 2019 2 mins

Internet of Things

Study: Most enterprise IoT transactions are unencrypted

A Zscaler report finds 91.5% of IoT communications within enterprises are in plaintext and so susceptible to interference.

May 23, 2019 3 mins

Internet of Things Security