5 Steps to Securing Your IoT Device in the Internet of Things

Hackers are using all sorts of devices to launch their dirty DDoS attacks. Don’t let your security camera, DVR or nanny cam become part of a botnet. In a recent document called Strategic Principles for Securing the Internet of Things 2016, the Dept. of Homeland Security explained that security for the Internet of Things hasn’t kept pace with innovation. As the nation’s critical infrastructure becomes networked – and we become more dependent on network-connected technologies – vital processes that were formerly handled manually are now digital – and vulnerable to attack. There’s just as much risk for private companies. Compromised devices can impact your operations, costing you time and money. In addition to lost business, you may be hit with a whopping charge for the data used by those bots.