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Current Filter: Network>>>>>News> Smart decisions ahead for 2016 Editorial Type: News Date: 12-2015 Views: 1985 Key Topics: Networking Security Smartphones Mobile Devices Smart Cities Key Companies: MWR InfoSecurity Key Products: Key Industries: Health Insurance | |||
MWR InfoSecurity suggests 2016 will be dramatically impacted by Smart Technology
The devices we use: Nick Walker, Head of Mobile Security at MWR explains, “In 2016, UK mobile ad spending is set to exceed the spending of TV advertising, demonstrating a marked change in focus, and showing the heavy adoption of the smart phone in e-commerce. Accompanying this, the wearables market is drastically increasing in popularity with devices providing functionality, such as health monitoring and exercise tracking or even acting as a smart wallet - not just another way to read your SMS messages or a fashion accessory. “With the drastic increase in functionality, and the continued growth of e-commerce and advertising in the mobile space, it is almost certain that user's mobile handsets will be a greater target for attackers. As such, businesses developing applications for these platforms will need to account for the increasing levels of risk with a thorough security policy and testing regime.â€
The vehicles we drive: “One key area in smart vehicles is telemetrics - the data taken from vehicles about how they are operating sent remotely to third parties. Insurance companies are very keen to harness this data as it not only allows them to reward drivers who stick to the speed limits, but also gives them a ‘black box’ to potentially detect insurance fraud. Several European countries are leading the way on using this technology, so given their early success I predict we’ll see this added to vehicles as standard very soon – perhaps even the next twelve months, or at the very least being offered as an optional component when purchasing a new motor.â€Â
The places we live: “In 2015 we have seen companies try to bridge the gap by offering new technologies that can provide this connectivity, such as SIGFOX. Far from waiting for organisations to buy in to this technology, SIGFOX are following a ‘build it and they will come’ mantra. This means that in many cities a wireless network is already available that companies can simply plug their devices into. With the entry cost dramatically reduced, I would expect to see more and more companies seize this opportunity to bring IoT and smart city products to market.â€
The dilemma smart brings: Robert concludes, “The Increase in uptake of telemetrics and smart city solutions will increase the value of exploits against these systems. Whereas before, technologies were only being used to monitor our fridges or control street lights, the same technology is now being used to monitor and control a building's security and a city's infrastructure. Many organisations are applying IT security to these systems rather than Industrial security. The key difference is that with Industrial systems, availability is king. Cryptolocker for IoT is feasible but the thing stopping this from being realised is the current lack of value for such an attack. When Smart Cities and connected cars truly take off, attackers will be sure to follow.†| |||
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