There’s an interesting confluence of concepts emerging around the internet of things (IoT). On one hand there’s the future calling: 5G is set to exponentially increase the possibilities of IoT. On the other hand, the very basics of IoT – security – seems to be a major area of concern for enterprises.
This week we plug into this lively discussion featuring the best IoT articles from the most credible voices on IoT on the internet. Do any solutions emerge? Let’s find out!
Let’s start with the problem:
Security
Over 20 Percent Indian IT Managers Believe IoT Threats Top Security Risk (News 18)
IoT security: Now dark web hackers are targeting internet-connected gas pumps (ZD Net)
IoT security: Storm brewing on the digital underground, as criminals flock to forums (The Daily Swig)
But wait, there are solutions too!
To secure industrial IoT, use segmentation instead of firewalls (NetworkWorld)
There’s one approach suggested that might work, and it’s as old school as they get:
Designing IoT security: Experts warn against cutting corners (TechTarget)
To delve deeper into the issue, here’s a SWOT analysis report on IoT security:
Internet of Things Security Market SWOT Analysis by Key Drivers from 2019-2025 (Tribune Today)
As a great segue to the our next section, here are some action items for you:
How to mitigate IoT security risks to tap business benefits (Computer Weekly)
Benefits, Advantages, Tips
Now that you’re all set to securely enjoy the benefits of IoT, let’s refresh our minds about what some of those benefits are and how to work on gaining them, shall we?
Internet of Things can make airports smarter (Dataquest)
As long as it makes the queues at airports shorter, we’re all for it!
Finding IoT Success Through Folding IT and OT Together (IoT Evolution)
Smart Living: Here’s How IoT and AI are Set to Revolutionize the Way We Live and Work (Entrepreneur)
Realizing the Promise of the Internet of Things
And how do you fully realize the promise of IoT? Why though the networks of course. So, let’s look into the underpinnings of the network first of all:
Managing billions of devices in the IoT era: The network technologies that will make it happen (IoT News)
And now for the pièce de résistance—
5G and IoT
5G, IoT and Blockchain are Rising in Unison (150 Sec)
IFA 2019: AI, 5G, IoT to shape digital future (TimesNowNews.com)
Which bring up a logical question:
Can businesses really harness data captured using IoT and 5G? (TECHWIRE ASIA)
Possibly to answer that very question, we have news of a large-scale test being conducted:
Sprint opens 5G smart city testbed in Georgia (FierceWireless)
And finally, here’s an extensive report that will help you navigate the 5G-IoT waters for years to come:
5G IoT Market Drivers, Technology Growth and Opportunities 2019–2024 (IT Technology News24)
We hope you find as much food for thought in these pieces as we did, as we work on a secure, seamless, next-gen platform for IoT devices to help you get the best out of the connected world. Until next Friday!
