The Internet of Things? It’s really a giant robot and we don’t know how to fix it
The rise of a global Internet of Things network is ultimately creating a giant, internet-connected global robot which is so disparate and insecure that cyberattacks against it are going to cause major societal problems if it isn’t regulated.
With more and more devices becoming connected to the internet -ranging from kitchen appliances, to motor vehicles to entire power stations – soon cybersecurity professionals won’t just be responsible for ensuring computer networks are safe, they’ll need required to ensure all the connected devices in the world are safe.
“As everything turns into a computer, computer security becomes everything security, said cyber-security expert Bruce Schneier, speaking at the Infosecurity Europe conference in London. Read more…