Emtec »

Accueil Adviser Articles Emtec Adviser - Smart Devices Are Dumb on Security

Emtec Adviser - Smart Devices Are Dumb on Security

Seventy-one percent of respondents said they were concerned about security of mobile phones. Sixty-four percent said that attacks on smart devices already required the regular attention of their IT staff, or would this year. But interestingly, 63 percent said their organization had already deployed smart devices despite these concerns.

Fifty-four percent said security issues around non-PC devices had already caused disruption to their networks. But 51 percent said their organizations still did not regularly update or patch against device threats — not even on a monthly basis. More than 47 percent of respondents said they didn’t believe their organization could adequately manage the risks posed by devices already deployed.

“Securing the ‘Internet of Things’ is going to be challenging. With products ranging from medical devices, office printers, smart phones and household appliances to smart grid utility meters, security cameras and industrial controls, there’s no ‘software box’ you can buy to protect them,” said Mocana CEO Adrian Turner. “Why? Device security is a tough nut to crack. Processor limitations, memory constraints, battery life and a slew of other idiosyncrasies particular to device environments make device security technically difficult. But with so many more devices than PCs on the Internet, it’s crucial. Now is the time to address smart device security head-on.”