For the last few years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has been getting a lot of hype even though the concept has not been a new one. In fact IoT has been around for a long time, but in subtler way. IoT has revolutionized several industries including the IT industry, marketing, health care, education, agriculture and plenty more. IoT is not a complicated thing at all – it means conne…

Source: www.software-developer-india.com/what-is-the-internet-of-things-iot/

GCHQ is coming out of the shadows to protect Britain’s economy from cyber-criminals

I have spent my whole career, in MI5 and now as head of GCHQ, working to counter the most serious threats to our national security.

If I’ve learned one thing it’s that our adversaries are quick to spot new ways of doing us harm.

We see that in the way terrorists are constantly changing their weapons or states are using their full range of tools to steal secrets, gain influence and attack our economy.

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/08/gchq-coming-shadows-protect-britains-economy-cyber-criminals/

NDSS Highlights the Best in Internet Security Research | Internet Society

The nonstop news about Internet security vulnerabilities and incidents could lead one to despair for the future of the Internet. However, what often does not make the news is all the quality research that contributes ultimately to a more secure, private, and trustworthy Internet. Quality academic research that is open and easily accessible is one …

Source: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2017/08/ndss-highlights-the-best-in-internet-security-research/

Join the new (ISC)² Community today and earn your Early Adopter badge

(ISC)² is excited to announce the launch of its new online Community!

Created for cybersecurity and IT professionals, the (ISC)² Community allows you to connect, collaborate and share your

knowledge and experience with other pros – (ISC)² members and non-members alike!

(ISC)² Community

Source: community.isc2.org/

Five Steps You Can Take Right Now to Increase Your Privacy | Internet Society

You should care about your privacy online even if you think you have nothing to hide. A key aspect of privacy is being able to choose what information you share publicly and what is private. Would you want your bank account balance displayed for anyone to see? What about your medical history? Encryption is a …

Source: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2017/09/five-steps-can-take-right-now-increase-privacy/

Future cyber security threats and challenges: Are you ready for what’s coming?

Among the the alarming trends highlighted in a new study from The Internet Society (ISOC) are the rise of state-sponsored cyber attacks as the internet is becoming increasingly intertwined with national security and the creation of “security divides” where some entities won’t be capable of dealing properly with threats.

Source: www.csoonline.com/article/3226392/security/future-cyber-security-threats-and-challenges-are-you-ready-for-whats-coming.html