As ‘Internet of Things’ Grows, Keep an Eye on Security

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the global network of physical objects embedded with electronics, software, sensors and connectivity, which enables these objects to collect and exchange data over the Internet.

Networking appliances and other objects offer convenience and tremendous efficiencies for businesses and consumers, but security can’t be overlooked.

Older IoT products with outdated and unpatched operating systems and software will need attention.
Some IoT users fail to change the default passwords on smart devices – or if they do change them – fail to select strong passwords.
Connected devices introduced by employees to company networks pose some of the greatest risks, so companies will need to roll out tailored best practices and IT policies.

One example of a smart approach to include in your rollouts – IoT devices that need to be directly accessible over the Internet, should be segmented onto their own network with access restrictions in place. The network segment should then be monitored to identify potential anomalous traffic, and action should be taken if there is a problem.

DataLink is ready to assist in vetting your IoT devices and software, and then integrating them in a way that ensures IT security.

Our team of experts will help you:

Streamline and accelerate how IoT gets deployed and scaled across your enterprise.
Simplify the complexities of managing connected “things.”
Access accurate and real-time device and network health, and provide the ability to act when issues arise

Don’t sacrifice your IT security for convenience… DataLink can help you implement best practices and tools to keep your business safe.