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Billions of IoT devices will need to be secured in the next four years – zero trust could be the key to success
With the number of IoT devices expected to skyrocket in the next four years, researchers have called on more robust cybersecurity protections to counter a wave of rising threats. In a new study by Juniper Research, the number of devices is set to hit 28 billion globally by 2028. However, amidst this sharp growth, the increasing complexity of IoT networks…
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Qualcomm, Intel, and Others Form Ambient IoT Coalition
Organizations including Qualcomm and Wiliot have announced the formation of the Ambient IoT Alliance, a multi-standard ecosystem of ambient IoT manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, operators, users, and customers. Ambient IoT is an ecosystem for devices that draw energy from ambient radio waves, light, motion, heat, or any other widely available, pervasive source. Bluetooth, 5G Advanced, and 802.11bp could help support this…
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US eyes ‘Cyber Trust Mark’ to lock down IoT frailties, but experts worry it doesn’t go far enough
The White House has launched a new cybersecurity label for internet-connected devices in a bid to help end-users quickly assess the security credentials of IoT systems. The program will mean smart devices sold in the US can be given the ‘Cyber Trust Mark’ to indicate vendors have implemented essential security measures when developing their products. “The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark…
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How to set up the Wi-Fi on your ASUS router for IoT devices or your guests
If you’re using a modern ASUS router or ZenWiFi mesh system with Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7, connecting older IoT devices may be problematic because they aren’t compatible with newer wireless standards. The same can happen with your guests and their devices. If they have older phones or laptops, they might not even detect your home Wi-Fi. To solve such…
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Mobile, IoT, and OT Cyber Threats Surge in 2024
A new report from cloud security company Zscaler sheds light on the growing mobile threats on Android operating systems, as well as IoT and OT devices threats. The findings come as more than 60% of the global Internet traffic is now generated by mobile devices and financially-oriented mobile threats have grown by 111% over the last year. A list of…
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RedCap, the 5G for wearables and IoT, will get its first devices soon
Both T-Mobile and AT&T have plans to release their first devices soon that run on RedCap, a 5G specification that is tooled for Internet of Things devices, according to Fierce Wireless. What is RedCap? Great question! Also called “reduced capability” or NR-Light, RedCap is a low-bandwidth version of 5G that’s expected to make certain devices, like wearables, sensors, or surveillance…
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Edge data center demand is skyrocketing — and generative AI and IoT are the key drivers fueling this rapid growth
Edge data centers are set for a boom thanks to the growth in Internet of Things (IoT) and generative AI technologies, according to new research. Analysis from global real estate consulting firm JLL predicts that the global market for edge IT infrastructure and data centers will hit $317 billion by 2026, more than doubling from the 2020 value of $153…
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