| |NOVEMBER 20248CIOReviewIt went by fast, but as 2024 begins to wind down some estimates project that 210 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be connected as we enter 2025. This includes toys, self-driving cars, smart home devices, video surveillance cameras and much more. These seemingly disparate classes of devices share several common security risks spanning inappropriate data collection, storage or sharing to unauthorized ports of entry to corporate networks, serving as ideal breach vectors for cybercriminals. Cyber risks associated with IoT devices usually emerge due to their low overall cost, compact size, onboard hardware limitations such as low amounts of available memory and commercial purposes where cybersecurity best practices might not be perceived as necessary by the manufacturer. This article will explore cybersecurity considerations that can detect and reduce IoT risk at home or in a commercial setting.The safe implementation of IoT Let's start by looking at some considerations for procurement, before connecting an IoT device to a home or corporate network. The following areas can help reduce the risk of acquiring insecure IoT devices and include reviewing manufacturer documentation for secure software development practices, performing IoT device hardening, network port filtering, network device isolation, vulnerability management and centralized device management or reporting.· A simple review of the manufacturer's product website can help determine what software development best practices might be used. This includes mention of a complete lifecycle development process, like unit or regression testing, dynamic or static application security IN MY OPINIONSTRATEGIES FOR SECURING IOT DEVICESBy Adam Kohnke, Information Security Manager, Charter Next GenerationAdam Kohnke is the CEO of XL Security Consultancy, which specializes in cybersecurity risk assessment, security educational content creation, and penetration testing. Adam holds a Master's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Capella University, where he graduated with distinction. In his spare time, Adam enjoys camping, traveling abroad with his family, and playing role-playing games.Adam Kohnke
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