Ambient privacy in the age of connected surveillance: This is an extremely thought-provoking read that’s rather timely as we hear more and more about the technology used for monitoring our every action. The term “ambient privacy” is core to the theme … [Read more...]
Here are the details on Microsoft’s Azure Sphere security platform
Last week Microsoft announced a new product aimed at improving security for the internet of things. Azure Sphere is a combination of a chip, a Linux-based OS and a cloud-based security suite that aims to secure the next few trillion devices that come … [Read more...]
Cox plans to deploy 500,000 IoT sensors
Cox Communications, the nation's third-largest cable TV and broadband company, has gotten into the internet of things in a big way with an initial deployment of 45,000 sensors for its parent company's automotive auction business. That deployment is … [Read more...]
IoT news of the week for Feb. 2, 2017
Will the new FTC be less into privacy? The new members of the Federal Trade Commission are more experienced with antitrust than with privacy enforcement, which is making attorneys who monitor the agency concerned that those members will be less … [Read more...]
IoT News of the Week, September 15, 2017
Forget pacemakers, now the latest insecure medical device is an infusion pump: Earlier this month we learned that some pacemakers were hacked, requiring updates and doctor's visits for 465,000 patients. This week brings us news that three infusion … [Read more...]