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Strategies for Preventing Compromised Devices:An introduction, for security professionals, to IoT protection and the current smart device landscape.

The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) has given rise to an increasingly interconnected world, permeating both consumer and enterprise landscapes. The inherent complexity of IoT ecosystems from smart security systems and kitchen devices to medical sensors and fire alarms has spawned a plethora of new vulnerabilities and attack vectors, placing the security of these devices at the forefront of cybersecurity concerns.

In this post, we will look at the current IoT security landscape, provide real-world examples of IoT breaches, and discuss strategies to mitigate risks, including visibility into device relations, lateral movement protection, microsegmentation, and Zero Trust.

To understand the magnitude of IoT security challenges, consider the following notable incidents:

To effectively address IoT security risks, it is crucial first to comprehend the challenges they pose:

Mitigating IoT security risks

A comprehensive approach to IoT security should encompass the following strategies:

An in-depth understanding of the relationships between IoT devices and their associated networks is crucial for effective security. To achieve this:

Relevant Link: NISTs Guidelines for Managing IoT Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks

Restricting lateral movement within a network can significantly reduce the potential impact of a compromised IoT device. To achieve this:

Relevant Link: Lateral Movement Protection Best Practices

Segmentation provides granular control over network traffic, enabling the enforcement of security policies at the device level. To implement microsegmentation:

Relevant Link: Microsegmentation Made Easy

Adopting a Zero Trust security model requires the verification of all applications, users and devices attempting to access resources, regardless of their location. To implement zero trust for IoT:

Relevant Link: Zero Trust and Your Organization: What It Will Take to Put Theory into Practice?

The ever-increasing reliance on IoT devices brings an expanding attack surface and the potential for significant security breaches. Security professionals can effectively safeguard their organizations from IoT-related threats by implementing comprehensive strategies that include visibility into device relations, lateral movement protection, microsegmentation, and zero trust. As the IoT landscape evolves, cybersecurity professionals must remain vigilant and adaptable, ensuring that security measures keep pace with technological advancements.

Working towards securing IoT

At TrueFort, we specialize in lateral movement protection and have formed strategic alliance with Armis, major asset visibility and security provider. This joint effort enhances our customers ability to discover, comprehend, and implement security policies across IT, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT) settings.

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*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from TrueFort authored by Nik Hewitt. Read the original post at: https://truefort.com/securing-the-internet-of-things/

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