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Enterprise Security Magazine | Thursday, October 01, 2020
IoT is connecting everyone around us—individuals, businesses and communities. However, such an interconnected world does face substantial security challenges too, which technology can help solve.
Fremont, CA: With digitalization, we live today in a connected world. But with everything online, the threat to our security is even bigger today. This has increased the focus on digital security, bringing in rapid advancements in the areas in recent times. From new industries to technology applications to IoT security, here are some of the top trends to look out for in this area:
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Smart buildings security applications continue to grow
The construction industry has grown leaps and bounds in the last few years, thanks to the advancement in technology applications in the field. Smart buildings, both in housing and corporate real estate, is a prime example of this. However, with the increasing use of IoT applications which aren’t necessarily connected centrally is opening up a lot of challenges to the security of the building and its occupants. Smart building technology is still in its early years, and we can expect substantial strides to be made in the years ahead.
5G presents new challenges and opportunities in IoT security
5G appeared like a theoretical possibility in 2019. Today, 5G rollouts continue to happen across industries and use cases. It is on its way to becoming a foundational protocol that connects everything from our devices to traffic cameras, surveillance and vehicles. But this is bound to allow hackers to control all critical systems together and throw a lot of security challenges in front of business today. 2021 and the years to come will see tremendous focus on network and device security efforts to manage these potential threats.
Managed security gains popularity and importance
Security concerns today are way too complex that increasingly, companies are seeking out external help in the form of Managed Security Services providers. The Managed Services industry is morphing into a consulting-based approach where newer modes of engagements like outsourcing, partnerships SaaS solutions and more. With the increasing use of technology in business, such hybrid approaches will gain popularity to tackle the complexity of challenges that businesses are and will face today.
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