How Hackers Exploit IoT Security Gaps?
The Internet of Things is regarded as the future of the technology. With devices right from household appliances, to automobiles to gadgets and devices all attached to web-enabled computers, we now have access to it and the ability to alter settings virtually. However, with the technological opportunities comes a bunch of drawbacks and security gaps is one of the major IoT vulnerability. This year incited a number of DDoS attacks that also counts in the largest-ever and this is expected to grow in the future. The world of hackers is growing strong with time and as it is said that by 2020, we'll have 20 billions connected devices, so we are more likely to experience unruly cyber attacks from a major group.
Securing IoT's Future
As cyberattacks are only increasing, IT operators are pressurized to secure these platforms. Experts say that in the coming year, the IoT will steer in new security aspects that will range from device recognition and automation to regulation and accessibility. Now let's get to how this latest security approaches will help organizations to fill in the security gaps.
Device recognition
IP address was long-termed used for identification. As a result, there's been a rapid increase in non-traditional devices online, these long-tenured IP address is decreasing in terms of security value. It won’t be long when device fingerprinting will take over this traditional approach to recognize a particular device based on a range of features to develop behavior and reputation profiles.
Automation
The demand for automation is as high as ever. With the never-ending attacks on systems, even teams of expertise are fighting to get through the attacks and protect the systems. However, it can only be done playing off bots against bots as this will make it more easier for organizations to defend themselves.
Regulation
This particular security requirement arises as a result of safety for employees at production companies and industrial control. Not specifically these, but organizations taking a step toward IoT technology must be protected.
The pressure will never end as organizations integrate and depend highly on the IoT, they will demand for high-availability. With time, connected devices will grow at an unprecedented rate and this growth will attract hackers and thus, organizations needs to be ready with well-established security plans. Only the organizations making a dynamic move to improve their security stance will gain the true benefits of the IoT without any hindrance.
