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Report: Shadow IoT is prevalent, insecure
Zscaler data shows huge amounts of unencrypted IoT traffic moving in and out of enterprise networks.
Cisco, Microsoft team to control growing IoT networks
Cisco will meld its recently released Intelligent Edge software with Microsoft’s Azure IoT Hub to make transferring data from edge devices to applications in the Azure cloud simpler.
Secure you home with Eufy's smart cameras for a whole lot less today
Amazon's blowing out Eufy's solid home cameras at killer prices today.
DDoS explained: How distributed denial of service attacks are evolving
A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is when attackers attempt to make it impossible for a service to be delivered, typically by drowning a system with requests for data. They have been part of the criminal toolbox for twenty...
Who should lead the push for IoT security?
Industry groups and governmental agencies have been taking a stab at rules to improve the security of the internet of things, but so far there’s nothing comprehensive.
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Predictive maintenance via IoT offers big upsides, but few easy wins
While the flagship application of enterprise internet of things is undeniably valuable, effective predictive maintenance still takes hard work.
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Game changers at the branch: Wi-Fi 6, 4G, 5G plus SD-WAN
The growing use of cloud services is changing the pattern and the volume of branch-office data across the WAN, but wireless cellular services along with the intelligence of software-defined WAN can help keep traffic and costs in line....
Our favorite smart baby monitor from Arlo just hit an all-time low on Amazon
The Arlo Baby Monitor will be a great addition to your child's room at an all-time low price of $100.
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Making the move to 5G: What to know, how to plan for it
Is 5G real? When should you upgrade? How will enterprises benefit and what are the costs and ROI? Analyst Jack Gold joins IDG TECH(talk) hosts Juliet Beauchamp and Computerworld's Ken Mingis to answer those questions and more to help...
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Video: Wi-Fi vs 5G, AI/ML for network management, more
IDC analyst Brandon Butler discusses networking trends that affect how IT pros do their jobs.
Implementation flaws make LoRaWAN networks vulnerable to attack
New report from IOActive details implementation errors that expose LoRaWAN networks to attack and provides a framework for mitigating the risk.
Insecure configurations expose GE Healthcare devices to attacks
The six high-risk vulnerabilities result from hard-coded or no credentials in remote access software and the use of outdated applications.
How hackable is your smart device? The UL IoT Security Rating and UL Verified Mark will tell you
The UL Verified Mark will indicate the level of IoT device security based on a series of standards, and using a five-tier rating scale. GE is the first company to achieve UL certification.
Top 3 enterprise tech trends to watch in 2020
Look for blockchain to mature, artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve cybersecurity, and edge computing to see higher adoption rates. Those are some of the insights gleaned from experts who took part in a recent IDG...
Industrial Internet Consortium teams up with blockchain-focused security group
A merger between a prominent industrial IoT umbrella group and a blockchain-centered corporate membership program highlights a new focus on bringing finished IoT solutions to market.
Ultra Wideband (UWB) explained (and why it’s in the iPhone 11)
Ultra Wideband and IoT devices hold the promise of more precise location services as well as secure access to a myriad of systems. The technology, which has been around for years, is built into the latest iPhones.
Blockchain/IoT integration accelerates, hits a 'sweet spot'
IoT and blockchain may be a natural fit, but it will still take five to 10 years before kinks are worked out and the two technologies can reach their full potential, according to Gartner.
