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Cyber Security Essentials: Safeguarding Your Digital Life In An Increasingly Connected World

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Welcome to the digital age, where everything from our personal lives to global commerce relies on technology. As we revel in the convenience and endless possibilities it offers, we must also face a sobering reality – the ever-growing threat of cybercrime. With each passing day, hackers are becoming savvier and more relentless, posing serious risks to our digital lives. In this blog post, we will delve into cyber security essentials – an indispensable guide to fortify your online defenses in an increasingly connected world. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just starting out on your digital journey, join us as we navigate through the complexities of safeguarding your valuable data and ensuring peace of mind in this rapidly evolving cyber landscape.

What is Cyber Security?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting information systems from cyberattacks. Cyberattacks can take many forms, including:

-Spyware and malware: Private data such as e-mails, bank account numbers, and passwords can be stolen by spyware or malware. Spyware and malware can also monitor user activity and gather sensitive information.

-Data breaches: In a data breach, hackers access personal data belonging to either individuals or organizations. This can include name, address, e-mail addresses, and Social Security numbers. Data breaches can also result in the release of confidential information.

-Criminals exploiting online security vulnerabilities: Criminals could exploit online security vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to a system or to steal confidential information.

What are the threats to your digital life?

In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, cyber security is more important than ever. Here are five of the most common threats to digital life and how to safeguard yourself against them:

1. Hackers: Hackers can steal your personal information, passwords, and other confidential information. To protect yourself from hackers, make sure you keep…

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Urging Necessity to Secure Connected Devices and Fortify the IoT Demand

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PRESS RELEASE

Published March 3, 2023

“Microsoft (US), AWS (US), Google (US), IBM (US), Intel (US), CISCO (US), Ericsson (Sweden), Thales (France), Allot (Israel), Infineon (Germany), Atos (France), Magiccube (US), Dragos Security (US), Claroty (US), Karamba Security (Israel), Vdoo (JFrog) (US), Forgerock (US), Ordr (US), Newsky (US), Armis (US), Mobileum(US), Trend Micro (Japan), Sophos (UK).”

IoT Security Market by Type (Network Security, Endpoint Security, Application Security, and Cloud Security), Component (Solutions & Services), Application Area, Deployment Mode (On-premises & Cloud), Organization Size, and Region (2022 – 2026)

IoT security encompasses security beyond just the IoT devices, including the IoT components like IoT platforms, applications, data tools, and the connectivity network. Security lapse at any of these components (device, network, API, and data) may compromise the security of the entire IoT system.

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IoT application security and endpoint security are the biggest concerns, as poorly secured devices and applications make them a potential target of cyberattacks. End-to-end security is required for IoT devices to thwart any vulnerabilities and attacks in the security ecosystem with ever-growing complexity.

Attacks such as denial-of-service (DoS) attacks can jeopardize the purpose of the IoT set-up. The longevity of IoT devices leads to the retrofitting of these devices in the guest networks, causing data leakages and security lapses. They also have built-in functions such as microphones, cameras, and night vision, and can collect petabytes of data without user knowledge.

IoT devices are majorly set with insecure and default access credentials, empowering attackers to hack them swiftly. Malware seeks out IoT devices and tries to attack them using the default username and password, allowing them to participate in coordinated botnet attacks.

Regulations will force manufacturers and vendors to prioritize security, provide guidelines on the expectation from IoT developers and manufacturers, create an adequate legal framework, and develop the underlying technology with security and…

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Cybersecurity market for connected cars to grow to $4.14B by 2026

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Cybersecurity services for connected cars is expected to grow to over $4 billion by 2026. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

ResearchAndMarkets.com on Friday estimated that the global external cloud automotive cybersecurity services market will grow from $1.74 billion in 2021 to $2.12 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.8% — and by 2026, this market will grow to $4.14 billion with a CAGR of 18.3%.

The main types of security in external cloud automotive cyber security services are endpoint, application, and wireless network security. The different vehicle types include passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

ResearchandMarkets added that the number of connected cars will propel the growth of the external cloud automotive cybersecurity services market in the years ahead. Connected cars are vehicles that can access the internet to connect with other vehicles through an in-built connectivity system. Some of these features have been around for several years, but will grow in use as the auto industry moves more to autonomous and electric vehicles.

On the security protection front, the automotive industry needs to adopt a defense-in-depth strategy when it comes to security, said Ted Miracco, chief executive officer at Approov.

Miracco said many of the recent breaches have had a single point of failure, such as exploiting user credentials or API keys that have allowed anyone to unlock cars. Implementing zero-trust systems that verifies not only the user, but also the device, and the authenticity of the application creates an appropriate layered approach to security that can prevent these kinds of attacks, said Miracco.

“We see a bumpy road ahead for the automotive sector,” said Miracco. “We consistently find secrets (including API Keys) hidden within automotive applications on both iOS and Android. Traditional approaches such as code obfuscation have proven unreliable and we need to deploy additional capabilities to secure these vehicles. As more companies use mobile devices to unlock vehicles, we see an uptick in theft and this will impact consumers, insurance companies, and law enforcement.”

Dan Benjamin, chief executive officer at Dig Security, said when…

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Armis Named Clear Leader in SPARK Matrix for Connected Medical Device Security Solutions

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Company recognized for comprehensive and robust asset intelligence platform; ranked highest among competitors for technology excellence and customer impact

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Armis, the leading asset visibility and security company, today announced that it has been named a clear leader for technology excellence and customer impact by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions in its recent report, SPARK Matrix: Connected Medical Device Security Solutions, Q4 2022. The advisory and consulting firm recognized Armis for its comprehensive and robust asset intelligence platform, which applies the collective intelligence from more than 3 billion tracked Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), Internet of Things (IoT), operational technology (OT), and information technology (IT) assets to secure the integrated technology requirements of modern connected care delivery.

Armis has been named a clear leader for technology excellence and customer impact by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions in its recent report, SPARK Matrix: Connected Medical Device Security Solutions, Q4 2022.
Armis has been named a clear leader for technology excellence and customer impact by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions in its recent report, SPARK Matrix: Connected Medical Device Security Solutions, Q4 2022.

The report provides a detailed analysis of global connected medical device security solutions; market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning analysis, ranking the leading connected medical device security solution vendors in the form of a SPARK Matrix. This research provides strategic information for healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) to evaluate different vendor capabilities and competitive differentiation.

“The key differentiators for the Armis platform include strong risk and vulnerability management capabilities,” said Rohan Paul, Analyst at Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. “Further, the company’s extensive Collective Asset Intelligence Engine, the agentless security approach, passive, real-time monitoring with no latency or disruption of operations, its querying capabilities, and the intelligent reporting and analytic tools that can help HDOs optimize usage/performance of their assets are a few components that set Armis apart from its competitors. Based on our analysis of the company’s capabilities compared to the market, Armis is a clear leader for its…

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