Word of the day: IoT Securityby the pureversity team
| word: IoT Security | pronunciation: Eye-oh-Tee See-kur-ity | Definition :The practice of securing internet-connected devices, such as smart appliances and industrial machines, to prevent unauthorized access and cyber threats.In the words of famous people :
hypothetically speaking ......
who do you think would be describing IoT Security here?
(obligatory disclaimer: they didn't actually say it)
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"IoT security is like putting locks on every window of a house—every device is a potential entry point."
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Question & answer time :
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What percentage of IoT devices are vulnerable to cyberattacks?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about IoT Security :
1.The average IoT device is attacked within 5 minutes of connecting to the internet
2.A single compromised IoT device can launch 30,000 attacks per day
3.IoT botnets can grow to 600,000 devices in 24 hours
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Word of the day: IoT Securityby the pureversity team
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