Devices and elements that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT) They do not have the same security systems as computers Or computer technology, which increases the likelihood of cybercriminals interfering in them.

The Internet of Things refers to devices that can connect to the Internet, they were created to make human life more comfortable, such as voice assistants, smart heaters or car connection.

The problem with the internet of things is that these devices too They function as data collectors with a high probability of theft. That is why it is very important to develop strategies for the existence of protection and security systems for these elements.

On the other hand, one of the biggest problems that people face in cyber security of their devices is that Globally, there are no clear regulations that indicate what security system manufacturers should implement.

All this has brought into everyday life, This means that a hacker can access user information and privacy through security cameras or child monitors, as has already happened. Like smart heaters and lighting systems, they can determine when a home or office is alone.

The healthcare sector is most affected

With all this, healthcare entities, Are the organisms most exposed to cyber threats due to the diversity of equipment used and networked.

Ob Knup, ARMIS Vice President of Emerging Markets, is considering a case of a hospital in the United States that suffered a ransom program or data theft. The clinic had to pay the amount requested by the cybercriminals, otherwise the lives of the patients would be in danger.

ARMIS Director for Latin America and the Caribbean José Maturano confirmed that Over time, more elements are connected to the network, making it difficult to control and watch. He said the concern for Internet protection of items lies in the fact that currently the biggest threat to organizations is not even in physical or similar space, but in networks.

Types of hazards to which units are exposed:

-Giber protection

-Privacy Where Obtain information such as medical records Or credit cards.

– Operating, the one who directly hits the functioning of the unit, for example, if the city power plant is attacked, he will leave all its inhabitants without electricity.

According to Luis Mario Sosa, cybersecurity business developer at A3sec, lThe vulnerability of Internet devices to items lies in the fact that they can be used as intermediaries due to their security vulnerabilities. Sosa offers an example of a bank that can access its critical networks using IoT elements as a machine.

Luis Sosa explains in more depth that the devices were designed to connect to the network for a specific purpose, therefore they are not designed to protect themselves because they do not have a security system.

Therefore, it is still worrying that the company’s staff is the weakest link in the security chains, so they also need to be trained in data protection issues.

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