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Threats Are Becoming More Complex
As criminals look for new ways to use technology in their quest for valuable data and the number of connected devices grows (21.1 billion connected devices in 2025), the IoT provides an unprecedented expansion of new threat vectors. Enterprise companies must be able to rapidly respond to these ubiquitous vulnerabilities, and Bastille provides the security solutions to make that happen.
It’s Time to Take the Blinders Off
The Internet of Things is no longer a nebular IT security concern – it’s a fully formed enterprise threat. Today, experts estimate that more than one third of identified enterprise attacks involve IoT. To stay ahead of this threat, smart enterprises are tackling this vulnerability head on with IoT spending growing exponentially. This starts with acknowledgment of three key dynamics shaping the IoT security landscape.
First, IoT security isn’t an emerging threat – it’s here.
There is nothing “emerging” about IoT-related security threats. In 2016, 6.4 billion connected devices (or “things”) were in use worldwide, ten years later that number has more than tripled. This means more attack vectors across the enterprise environment and more opportunity for exploitation.
Second, IoT has blurred the line between personal, operational and enterprise security.
An automobile’s systems overtaken mid-drive? It’s happened. Keystrokes intercepted? In less than 10 seconds. These are the kind of examples that come to mind when most people think of IoT security exploits. But, what about a perpetrator intercepting keystrokes or a building control system hack taking down a data center? These are real, enterprise-grade threats and point to a larger issue. The distinction between consumer and enterprise security is an outdated construct. Companies that don’t embrace this view will find themselves attractive targets for cyberattack.
Third, Wi-Fi Security is Not Enough
Many companies rely on secure Wi-Fi to protect against wireless threats. But, only a subset of wireless devices communicate across the RF spectrum using Wi-Fi protocols. Billions more connect using non-Wi-Fi protocols, which leaves these organizations wide open to nefarious activity.
The sum of these dynamics equates to a threat landscape that is broader and more dangerous than many enterprises realize. Companies need to understand their weaknesses in this evolving context and calibrate their security posture accordingly.