{"id":3806,"date":"2019-02-06T11:42:08","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T15:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/endpoint-security\/?p=3806"},"modified":"2019-02-06T11:42:08","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T15:42:08","slug":"iot-security-in-2019-your-endpoint-security-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/endpoint-security\/iot-security-in-2019-your-endpoint-security-priority\/","title":{"rendered":"IoT Security in 2019: Your Endpoint Security Priority"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to transform the way enterprises conduct their business practices. Therefore, you must prioritize IoT security in 2019 if you truly want to enact stronger endpoint security<\/a> in your organization. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s why: <\/span><\/p>\n

IoT Devices Continue to Proliferate<\/b><\/h3>\n

According to endpoint protection platform providers such as <\/span>Cisco<\/span><\/a>, the number of IoT devices will surpass 50 billion by 2020. Enterprises, in turn, will invest hundreds of millions of dollars into IoT tools during this time to improve their business efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As is so often the case, hackers and external threat actors see the adoption of new technologies as a golden opportunity for malice. According to Symantec, in 2017 alone IoT device <\/span>attacks rose 600%<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

That statistic alone should encourage you to make IoT security in 2019 a top Endpoint Security priority. If you still need persuading, let\u2019s dive deeper into the issue: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Continued IoT Security Neglect Poses Significant Risk<\/b><\/h3>\n

Enterprises may have trouble believing how much neglect continues to define IoT security in 2019. Sadly, despite the numerous warnings and outright attacks on\/via IoT devices, manufacturers still consider security a non-issue (according to their practices, at least). <\/span><\/p>\n

IoT devices rarely, if ever, have any cybersecurity or endpoint security whatsoever installed before shipping. In some cases, the devices still contain manufacturers\u2019 administrative login credentials, making them an ideal infection point for external hackers. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, even if the devices do possess some rudimentary cybersecurity, these programs often reveal themselves as difficult to update or patch. Sometimes the manufacturers neglect to patch their IoT security at all. Other times they fail to announce the patch or direct IT teams to the steps for patching the devices adequately. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this results in enterprise customers having to take responsibility for their IoT security in 2019 through their endpoint security solution. <\/span><\/p>\n

Where Are Your IoT Devices? <\/b><\/h3>\n

Endpoint security and IoT security in 2019 both work to increase enterprise network visibility; after all, you cannot protect what you cannot see or what you don\u2019t know exists. Hackers favor the shadowy areas of your digital infrastructure. Ideally, therefore, your cybersecurity should work as a searchlight (if you\u2019ll forgive the metaphor). <\/span><\/p>\n

However, visibility<\/a> remains a crucial issue with IoT devices. Due to the manner in which they connect to Wi-Fi and the network, many devices do not automatically reveal themselves to security teams or legacy endpoint security or the network itself. This makes them the equivalent of a darkened alley, where cybercriminals can work their malicious actions without fear of detection. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IoT, Cryptocurrency Mining, and Disruption Attacks <\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve already seen some of the worst the effects of IoT attacks\u2014most famously the Mirai Botnet which shut down large swathes of the U.S. electric infrastructure. However, this only constitutes one possible attack via the IoT. Others include: <\/span><\/p>\n