As cybersecurity concerns continue to rise, it is integral to be aware of cyber risks and be vigilant when it comes to connecting IoT devices.
The 1970’s was a time of increasing political unrest and crime rates. In those days, radio and television stations would routinely air this public service announcement: “It’s 10PM: Do you know where your children are?”
The announcement reminded parents to be mindful of their kids’ activities and whereabouts to help keep them safe. Of course, in those days there were no cell phones or apps for tracking kids or contacting them. Without Caller ID, if the kids happened to call back home to check-in they could be anywhere and doing almost anything.
Now, as we enter 2018, the Internet of Things (IoT) extends well beyond the boundaries of a controlled “home” environment exposing them to a wide variety of threats. With the accelerating proliferation of far flung network attached devices and rising concerns about cybersecurity, it’s time for a new public service announcement: It’s 2018, do you know where your devices IoT are?
Read the full article by Christopher Hugman, P.E. of System Surveyor on Security Sales and Integration web site.
Maureen Carlson is co-founder and president of System Surveyor, the leading digital platform for physical-security site surveys and system design. With 25 + years in B2B SaaS and security technology, she leads the go-to-market and operations with a top notch team. Under her leadership, System Surveyor has grown into an industry-defining software used worldwide to streamline system design, enable collaboration, and raise the bar for security and technology professionals. Maureen enjoys building relationships in the industry and user community to build sustainable, high growth business. In her spare time in beautiful Austin, you’ll find her spending time outdoors, on a tennis court, reading or with family and friends.
