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In the rush to innovate and connect devices, it\’s easy to overlook a critical aspect of IoT deployments: security. While we\’ve grown accustomed to thinking about security in terms of smartphones and computers, IoT devices present a unique and often underestimated challenge.
On July 19, 2024, an update to CrowdStrike software on Windows hosts caused a significant global IT outage. Although this was not a cyberattack, the effects were similarly disruptive. Reports say that airlines including Delta, American, RyanAir, and United Airlines are grounding flights due to communications issues related to the outage. Some electronic payment systems are down, preventing people from buying groceries.
As we approach 2024, the proliferation of connected devices is set to surpass 17 billion globally, a figure that underscores both the enormous potential and the significant challenges inherent in this technological revolution.
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