The sudden pandemic disrupted traditional working models, but it also unexpectedly accelerated global digital transformation. In the business world, cost and time are always important. Companies actively adopt new technology and pursue innovation to stay competitive. So why is IoT, a fast and efficient technology, still developing more slowly than expected?
One major reason is that current IoT technology still carries several key security concerns.
Ten Major IoT Security Vulnerabilities
As the IoT concept becomes more practical and widely used across different fields, many industries have gained convenience, safety, and precision from it. However, while IoT brings many solutions, it also creates a problem that makes some companies hesitate: security.
IoT is closely connected to the internet. Anything connected to the internet carries the risk of being attacked or misused by hackers. IoT devices also collect, process, and store large amounts of sensitive data. If a data breach occurs, the consequences can be serious.
Another issue is the lack of unified international standards. Different IoT systems may use different security protocols and information security management systems. Traditional defence methods may not be able to close every gap effectively. As the number of connected devices increases, more information is shared between devices, and more vulnerabilities may become available for attackers to exploit.
According to the Open Web Application Security Project, the top ten IoT security vulnerabilities include weak, guessable, or hard-coded passwords; insecure network services; insecure interfaces; insecure data transmission and storage; insecure default settings; lack of secure update mechanisms; lack of proper device management; lack of physical hardening; insecure or outdated software; and insufficient privacy protection.
technine Works at the Front Line of IoT Security
IoT technology is not yet perfect, but its market potential is substantial. As security architecture continues to improve, IoT can create major possibilities for society in the near future.
To block malicious attacks from the internet, technine uses high-security AWS services to build secure and reliable IoT architecture. AWS provides one-stop capabilities such as compliance visibility, network security, DDoS protection, automated vulnerability management, and IoT device security management. These services help ensure that data inside the IoT environment is encrypted and better protected.
technine uses AWS as the data management system for major IoT projects, giving the team extensive experience in AWS cloud setup and operation. technine is also proactive in providing information security training for clients, teaching employees how to handle data properly and setting multiple access restrictions for internal staff to prevent data leakage at the source.
The IoT era has arrived. Before planning how to connect different devices, has your company overlooked the importance of data and information security? Contact technine’s technical specialists to improve your IoT security protection.
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