Cybersecurity

The Internet of Things Is Way More Vulnerable Than You Think—And Not Just to Hackers

We now use the internet to control devices it was never intended to control.

Modernization

In 5 Years, Machines That Talk to One Another Will Be the Internet’s Biggest Population

The internet today is driven by smartphones, tablets and personal computers. It won't always be that way.

Digital Government

Feds: Internet of Things Potential Must Be Weighed Against Risks

The public and private sectors must collaborate to secure connected networks of devices and sensors, federal tech professionals say.

Emerging Tech

GAO Lists Pros and Cons of Internet of Things for Congress

The agency examined the costs and benefits of the growing market, per a congressional request.

Emerging Tech

The Internet of Things Needs a Code of Ethics

Technology is evolving faster than the legal and moral frameworks needed to manage it.

Ideas

A Hacker’s POV of Internet of Things Security

Many connected device makers have yet to prioritize security and that makes everyone more vulnerable.

Cybersecurity

Want to Rank Devices’ Cybersecurity? Here’s How to Do it.

An Energy Star system for cybersecurity is complicated, but not impossible, one think tank says.

Ideas

4 Security Trends for the New Administration To Consider

The challenge is to balance what’s practical with what’s effective, all in the face of global threats evolving every day.

Cybersecurity

Feds Skeptical About Security of Their Agencies’ Internet-Connected Devices

Major challenges prevent government from adequately securing the smart devices it relies on, including inadequate funding and a procurement process unprepared for digital-age challenges.

Ideas

Some Alleged CIA Hacking Tools—Like Apps That Turn Smart TVs into Spies—Do Exist

A more unsettling issue may be why the CIA couldn’t protect its own data in the first place.