On Tuesday I wrote about how unsecured and unsupported Internet of Things (IoT) device on an organisation’s network can compromise their cyber security and how an IT and Cyber Security Audit can help identify these issues before they become an “incident”. Another aspect of poor cyber security of internet connected …
Over-sharing
I have many discussions with clients about this topic – over-sharing. Whether it is in their social media, on their website or even on the notice board in the reception area. These snippets of information that are readily available without “hacking” are called OSINT – open source intelligence. The Internet …
More on Device Security
This is a very good follow on article from – When hardware reaches EOL | Smart Thinking Solutions. Device cyber security is rarely taken seriously by organisations or individuals and it is really important when that device is connected to the internet, and what device today is not connected to …
I have always wanted WiFi controlled lightbulbs…
…but have resisted. Here is why: TP-Link smart bulbs can let hackers steal your WiFi password – BleepingComputer Your takeaway We are particularly careful with what devices we allow inside our secure networks, at the office, at home and at clients. Of course it has happened that clients have installed …
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Amazon IoT cyber security is not that good
Devices designed for the Internet-of-Things (IoT) have a history of issues when it comes to cyber security – which is why the UK Government has the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act (PSTI) under consideration. However when buying IoT equipment, for installation in your home or office, you would expect Amazon …
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