On October 21, 2016 a sophisticated Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack was launched that left customers of Amazon, Netflix, Twitter, and more without service, multiple times throughout the day. TechTarget reported that the attack was leveled against Dyn, a Domain Name System (DNS) provider that services those brands, along with many others. One of the contributing … [Read more...] about Five Skillsets Needed for Securing IoT Today
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Do Self-driving Cars Hold the Key to a Widespread IoT?
In 2014, Continental Tires developed tires that talk to you . The innovation, dubbed eTIS (electronic Tire Information System), consists of sensors embedded beneath the tire tread. The sensors relay information about when your tires are underinflated, when tread is too low, and when your car has too much weight in it from a heavy load. This new entry in the annals of IoT tech … [Read more...] about Do Self-driving Cars Hold the Key to a Widespread IoT?
IoT: An Open Ocean of Opportunities
The Internet of Things (IoT) is in the wild west phase of its development. There are no formal regulations that dictate a security protocol which is evenly employed by all manufacturers, yet. While there is a distinct lack of structure in the developmental process, there is no shortage of pioneers eagerly hitching up their wagon and venturing out to explore the vast new … [Read more...] about IoT: An Open Ocean of Opportunities
Smart factory: The evolution not revolution
ABOUT WEBINAR Manufacturers constantly face pressure to continuously improve operational performance, avoid sudden breakdowns of machines on the shop floor, minimize production loss, and reduce operational costs. However, the biggest barrier to operational excellence is the non-uniform standards of machines and equipment which are being used on the shop floor. Register At - … [Read more...] about Smart factory: The evolution not revolution
How Your Small Business Can Take Advantage of the IoT Wave
From self-driving cars, tiny chips, automatic response sensors, smart machines to smart watches, the era of connected devices is already here. The IoT refers to the idea of connecting billions of devices to the internet. This concept has mostly affected how people are conducting business today. Presently, technology plays a primary role in any business development. Both small … [Read more...] about How Your Small Business Can Take Advantage of the IoT Wave