In fact, an analysis earlier in 2022 showed that flaws from 20 were still among the most commonly exploited today a simple and free OS update would have blocked them.

It isn’t perfect, but in reality, if we keep the operating system and any endpoint security software up to date, we’ll eliminate the majority of system vulnerabilities. For traditional IT devices, like Linux servers and Windows laptops, we have established best practices for security. Lessons for ‘Connected Device’ Security-Think Like an Attacker

We’ve seen large botnets take over farms of IoT devices and shut down large chunks of the Internet, a recent escalation in healthcare organizations hit by ransomware attacks impacting connected medical devices, and privacy breaches impacting everything from baby monitors to smart watches. Among the most significant: our ability to build and deploy intelligent, connected devices has outpaced our understanding and practices of how to secure them. Well, as with any new technology, there are going to be drawbacks. However, in a recent Forrester report, 69% of surveyed respondents estimate that at least half of all devices on their enterprise network or IoT are unmanaged, and 26% estimate that unmanaged devices outnumber managed devices on their network by three to one. Aided by technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi, and 5G, the pace of Internet of Things (IoT) deployment continues to accelerate.

We love the convenience that ubiquitous connectivity brings us our cars can reroute us based on traffic jams, we can adjust our lights or AC without leaving the couch, we can get up-to-the-minute blood glucose readings, and we can precisely monitor energy flow across a smart grid and optimize manufacturing with smart factory floors. We’ve all seen the rush to deploy the new wave of connected devices but the speed at which these devices have been embraced may threaten fundamental security protocols. By Scott Register, Vice President, Security Solutions, Keysight Technologies

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