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New components introduced into the ecosystem of computing allow new attack vectors: IoT is one of the components that attract cyber attacks, AI-based systems like assistants will invite attacks since first devices and software will not be built considering security protocols. The existing systems of cloud and mobile security will as well be open to attacks as in social engineering, ransomware and continued Advance Persistent Threat attacks (Qureshi, 2018). (All the old methods will be applied with more specialized goals and increased intensity). Expect high-profit applications like cryptocurrency to attract various attacks too. Developing protections in these areas is an ongoing struggle. In this document, we are going to look at some of the current trends in the cyber-security industry and emerging issues such Security and Privacy Merge, AI + ML = forensics and investigations and then focus the research on IoT security issues (Sharma, Tripathi & Panda, 2018).
Trend 1: Security and Privacy Merge
Even though everybody is still trying to comprehend the new privacy landscape and maybe because we have not grasped the new realities. Perhaps it is our ever-increasing focus on privacy overall and GDPR precisely.
What is evident is that there is an increase in companies seeking NAC solutions to keep up with all the new compliance regulations and it is very satisfying to hear that sigh of relief when a company has implemented their solution.
The global regulatory landscape has given way to the emerging trend of merging privacy and security roles. The new policies on privacy laws will require clear, tangible and operational IT security controls (Lin, 2017). While chief privacy officers and chief information security officers have clearly defined roles, it is important for these two roles and their teams to work closely together to leverage their unique skill sets and knowledge bases to ensure their organizations comply with their required regulations and protect their important, sensitive data and information.
Like peanut butter and jelly or milk and cookies, the security and privacy fields go better together. Both communities have started a slow but steady commingling in recent years, all with the goal of improving information protection measures on a large scale (Whitmore, Agarwal, & Da Xu, 2015). At the heart of the convergence of security and privacy is the recognition that information is an essential tool in every organization setting. As pressure keeps rising to protect data while also defending consumer and employee privacy, it's hard to imagine the two functions will remain siloed for much longer.
Trend 2: AI + ML = forensics and investigations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are going to be implemented into the arena of practical usage in cybersecurity – mainly for forensics and identification of criminals in cyber trials. Investigating security issues is costly both vis-à-vis time and the proficiency needed. Research revealed that AI and ML are well positioned to help in these investigations for obvious reasons, relating to computing power and specialized programming of what to look for and the ability to learn (Krumm, 2016). AI and ML enable the clustering and analysis of massive volumes of data that would otherwise be impossible to do within a reasonable amount of time even if you had the best-trained minds in the business working on the investigation.
Trend 3: IoT security issues
Internet of things is a term that was first established in 1998 which represents objects which incorporates the internet features. Recently, the concept has gained popularity in a different organization which has led to the development of various application programs. Internet of things comprises four basic components which include information processing, heterogeneous access, sensing, services, and applications. Besides, there are additional components which include privacy and security. The term IOT has gained popularity in almost every country due to its role in efficiency within different organization settings. This has led to the development of application programs which can be used in industries. Some of the applications include a machine to machine communications, cyber-physical systems among others.
An Important Emerging Issue: IoT Security issues
Considering the development of the internet of things, there are various devices which have been developed that can be used in homes using the same network. IoT will be deployed in more business usages and scenarios. The risk will rise and eventually this will cause more issues with a few headlines of devices that were used to hack networks. The conversation – Whose job it is to protect organizations in the public and private sector? Nationwide attacks on large businesses will bring up the discussion of who should protect a country and a business from cybersecurity attacks. Should the state and country be active in defense of the private sector? In the same respect, you wouldn't expect a bank branch to deploy anti-missile defense systems against the possibility of an offending country.
Concerning security, IOT shall be vulnerable to a few challenges concerning security some of the aspects that provide security threats in the technology include transmission through the current traditional sensor network, mobile network, and the old internet. The devices shall communicate to each other through the internet which is not entirely secure. This shall jeopardize both the security and privacy of the users (Botta, De Donato, Persico & Pescapé, 2016). Before using the above-mentioned devices, measures should be designed to ensure that there are confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity within the entire system.
Security in the Internet of Things
Recently the IOT has become a major topic of research with various institutions trying to find its role in the society. Despite the benefits of the technology it still has some challenges especially in aspects of security and privacy. To support the above-mentioned technology, it is important to analyze it focusing on the security aspects of the technology. To improve the security of the devices some important features such as confidentiality, identification, and integrity the internet of things shall work differently from the internet in that it shall focus on some essential aspects like healthcare and medical care. Thus, all security measures are essential to ensure that it serves its purpose.
Security is a major aspect of the internet of things technology. However, there are various challenges in ensuring the security of the users of all the devices. Laws and regulations are also an important aspect in the research on the internet of things the problem shall be discussed. It is important to note that the weakness in communication security is caused by the small size of the devices. This is because they have poor processing power. One of the major security challenges in the IOT is that the network used over a long period jeopardizes the authenticity of all the data which is censored. This reduces the level of confidentiality concerning security.
The reason why the focus is on sensors is to ensure that the level of privacy is as at the highest level since it is one of the major problems in the IOT. The mechanism should be adopted in a move to improve the security of both the human elements and the various devices. In society, many people are not aware of how sensors work in our lives which necessitates the need for regulations to best up to improve the privacy of different individuals (Rao, Venkat, Shayideep & Jahagirdar, 2016). Various articles in literature contain procedures designed to ensure that the problem is solved at early stages. Each user must know why they are involved in the censoring process.
Security Posture
Various security controls are in place to control the tracking of the legal documentation and retrieval of the e-discovery documents. The first control is the gateway software that is useful in the monitoring, purging and retaining of the instant message data for the company. This facilitates the backtracking of the various information that is pertinent to the industry and enables the company to have all its data within its scope. Secondly, administrative controls such as screening of the workers, conducting the security awareness training and publishing of the various policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures for the retrieval of the necessary e-discovery documents. The well laid out procedures and guidelines will enhance the efficiency of tracking of various information and documents. Lastly, practicing logical or technological controls that encompass access control mechanism for the industry, ensuring proper security devices and configuration of the infrastructure to enable easy backtracking of the information and documents (Devi, Rohini & Suganya, 2016). These methods are very efficient and reliable in ensuring that the e-discovery documents are retrieved, and legal tracking of any documents.
Personnel securities include; screening of employees, establishing channels of communication, establishing a strong culture in security, effective line management and well-laid process for managing the various staff leaving the company. Physical securities include; security lighting in the business premise, intrusion detectors and electronic surveillance, alarm system and sensors, natural surveillance and physical barriers like walls and fences. Privacy protection includes health laws that protect a given individual, data laws concerning an organization, protection against private information like taxation and national income and protection against abuse of one’s body.
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Security Law and Regulations
Security is one of the major issues in every organization. Before a new technology can be accepted in society, it ought to have the best feature which assures users of their privacy and confidentiality. However, while analyzing the internet of things, it is important to note that currently there are no technology standards identified in the above-mentioned technology. The internet of things has some connection to national security. Therefore, it is important for our country to come up with some legislation which will control the internet of things. Also, sound policies and regulations should also be designed urgently considering the implications which may arise in their absence (Christain, 2018). Considering the current state of the technology, it can be seen there is more which needs to be done concerning security. It is therefore essential to form security structure which will assure users of their safety while interacting with the technology.
Conclusion
Recently the internet of things has become an issue of focus and this expected to grow even in the foreseeable future. Despite the various measures which are being put in place to improve the effectiveness of the technology, there are still a few challenges. In this paper, the security features and the major components have been reviewed deeply. It is important for organizations to watch out the current trends in cybersecurity and learn the new ways used by attackers so that they can know how to protect their data against certain attacks. Cybersecurity is one of the ever-changing fields. It is the right of organizations entrusted with confidential data of customers, employees and other individuals associated with them to safeguard their information and ensure that it is used in the rightful purpose as it was initially intended. Finally, we focus on the various challenge in the technology. However, it is important to note that the IOT will bring a lot of security problems.
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