Regulators are coming for IoT device security

Cybersecurity is a relatively new challenge for many IoT device makers who have traditionally produced non-connected devices. These devices were less vulnerable to exploitation and, as a result, manufacturers often lack the expertise and experience needed to effectively secure their connected products. IoT devices are built on a foundation of insecure software—a large portion of the open-source software and the chips used to build devices are poorly secured. Chipmakers are constantly getting caught sneaking hidden … More

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