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But for this internet of things (IoT) to
truly achieve its connected-everything
goals, the very real issue of cybersecu-
rity first needs to be addressed – and
increasingly, this is an opportunity for
channel partners to offer managed se-
curity services.
There are known security issues in
a number of different verticals, stem-
ming from the fact that manufacturers
typically don’t design their products to
have security built in. For instance, the
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) noted
in a recent report that automobile con-
nectivity today is evolving on a number
of fronts. Platforms designed in the
pre-connected era are now being con-
nected in multiple ways, which has
allowed security researchers to gain
access to sensitive vehicles. They’ve
found that sensitive functions can be
compromised via direct access, such
as with USB and the On Board Diag-
nostic (OBD-II) port, or by remote ac-
cess such as infotainment consoles,
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular devices.
“There are a number of motivations
for bad actors to compromise con-
nected vehicle components and tech-
nologies, ranging from curious hackers
IoT security complexities create opportunity
for managed services
Security
of Things
By
Tara
Seals
M
any billions of new types of devices will be connected
to the internet in the next few years, leaving the
market littered with applications and devices meant
to simplify the consumers’ lives.
attempting to demonstrate weak-
nesses, to malicious entities attempt-
ing to cause harm, on both small and
large scales,” said John Yeoh, senior
Cyber Patrol
Source: Business Insider
IoT Connected Endpoints
Source: 451 Research
Source: IHS
5G Upgrade Drivers: Use Cases, per Mobile Service Providers
Does your organization gather data or information from any equipment, devices or
other connected endpoints?
2034E
2032E
2030E
2028E
2026E
2024E
2022E
2020E
2018E
2016E
2014E
0
Data Point
loT
HD and UHD video services
Faster broadband internet
Real time gaming
AR/VR
Tactile low latency touch and steer
Factory automation
Medical emerg ncy situations
Autonomous driving
Disaster alerts
Connected car software update
79%
75%
71%
63%
58%
58%
58%
50%
33%
25%
13%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Use Cases
Percent of Respondents Rating 6 or 7
63%
47%
42%
39%
32%
24%
24%
17%
16%
13%
11%
11%
4%
Data center IT Equipment
Cameras/Surveillance Equipment
Smartphones & End User Devices
Data center Facilities Equipment
Building and Other Structures
Environmental Sensors
Industry Specific/Field Equipment
Automobiles/Fleet Equipment
Factory Equipment
Retail Operations & Physical Advertising
Devices in Supply Chain
Medical Devices
Other
Channel
Vision
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