IoTs In The Mist

Security In The IoT Ecosystem When Homes And Organizations Are A Connected Network

Internet of Things (IoT) devices has brought connectivity and convenience to our lives. However, this interconnectedness also increases significant increase in attack surfaces. The new impacts are due to new usages, utilities, services and operations (lifecycles) involved, etc. This gives avenues to abuse and misuse of functions, complexity in tracing and maintaining heterogeneous systems, their stacks, and complexities are the breeding grounds for blindspots and `black swans`, etc.

Here are the key security measures and strategies to fortify the IoT landscape.

Guard A6

Guarding A6 is key to staying ahead of evolving threats.

Configuration and Network Segmentation (DMZ)

Segmenting the network into isolated zones, especially employing a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), helps in minimizing the potential impact of a security breach. Proper configuration management ensures that IoT devices operate securely within their designated environments.

Defensive Patching

Regular and timely patching of IoT devices is critical to address vulnerabilities. A comprehensive smart…