New research from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) reveals that only one in five people in the UK can correctly identify a secure password over a compromised one. Despite expressing fear about potential hacking incidents in the future…
PSTI Act enters into law to enforce security in smart devices
For manufacturers selling smart devices in the UK, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act came into force on 29th April 2024, stipulating that smart devices sold to the UK must be designed to enforce greater security. The purpose…
Healthcare industry disillusioned in cyberattack preparedness
Kroll has released the State of Cyber Defence: Diagnosing Cyber Threats in Healthcare report, exposing the healthcare industry’s disillusionment in terms of its cyber maturity. The research reveals that over a quarter (26%) of healthcare businesses have immature cybersecurity processes…
Cyber attacks more sophisticated than ever – with AI-powered attacks the greatest risk
Keeper Security released its 2024 Keeper Security Insight Report, The Future of Defense: IT Leaders Brace for Unprecedented Cyber Threats. The survey of more than 800 IT and security leaders around the globe reveals the role emerging technology plays in the…
The IoT security landscape: today and tomorrow
As industries across the aisle begin accepting the push to a more online workflow, and the recent explosion of AI highlights how close industry 4.0 and even industry 5.0 are to being realised, IoT proliferation will go from huge to…
Tuya Smart shares front-line insights on solidifying cyber norms in Europe
Tuya Smart, a global IoT developer service provider, shared front-line insights at a cyber norms forum co-hosted by the Research Center for Global Cyberspace Governance (RCGCG) and the Cyber Security Governance of Leiden University to further advance discussions on cybersecurity…
Microsoft acquires ReFirm Labs in push to enhance IoT security
Microsoft has announced the acquisition of ReFirm Labs to bolster IoT security. This move comes as modern computing devices increasingly move to Cloud connectivity. The rise of the intelligent Edge, often described as an amalgamation of distinct microprocessors each serving…
Security Working Group launches IoT Device Security Specification 1.0
The Connectivity Standards Alliance’s Product Security Working Group is delighted to unveil the IoT Device Security Specification 1.0, alongside its certification programme and Product Security Verified Mark. This pioneering initiative aims to set a unified IoT cybersecurity standard and certification…
More than half of businesses plan to adopt AI within the next two years
Artificial intelligence has evolved from a concept of science fiction to a pivotal technology reshaping global business landscapes. Its capacity to streamline operations and refine decision-making is propelling organisations towards its adoption. Findings from the 2024 State of IT survey…
TIA invites organisations to join effort to strengthen IoT supply chain security
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has extended an invitation for global organisations to join its Supply Chain Security Working Group within the QuEST Forum community. This initiative aims to enhance the TIA SCS 9001 standard, incorporating aspects of IoT supply…
