Internet of Things

Are You Ready for Connectivity Revolution?

GRAND RAPIDS - According to networking giant Cisco Systems Inc., Intel Corp, and a variety of industry analysts; growth of connectivity thru the use of Internet of Things devices will range anywhere from 26 billion to 100 billion by 2020. As our world becomes increasingly more connected, business owners and consumers will need to shift

By |2016-06-12T19:39:12-04:00June 12th, 2016|Featured, Michigan Mobile Musings, Podcasts|

Secret Code For Smart Devices To Keep Black Hats Out Of Internet Of Things

SAN FRANCISCO - Everyone knows that all these smart devices plugging into today’s homes - part of the exploding Internet of Things - also provide black hats with a golden opportunity to hack computer networks. On Wednesday, Samsung and Thales e-Security announced a new system for smart devices that manufacturers can plug into a refrigerator

By |2016-04-28T18:43:20-04:00April 28th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

Internet Of Things Makes Ransomware Big Business For Cyber Criminals

WASHINGTON DC - A report published Thursday looks at how the growing network of Internet-connected household devices - dubbed the Internet of Things - from Samsung refrigerators to Nest thermostats, could make you even more vulnerable to ransomware attacks, what has rapidly become a multimillion dollar business for cyber criminals. Market forecaster Gartner expects 6.4

By |2016-03-10T17:33:59-05:00March 10th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Michigan Mobile Musings: IoT Slam 2015 Webinar Explained

GRAND RAPIDS - To help us understand the expected impact of the 'Internet of Things' and to share with us information about the world's first IoT Virtual Conference and Exhibition, Bill Mortimer, Conference Chair for IoT Slam 2015 joins host, Melissa Birnie to discuss the Dec. 9 webinar open to all. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mtam/2015/11/23/are-you-going-to-the-worlds-1st-iot-virtual-conference-exhibition

By |2015-12-02T12:48:41-05:00December 2nd, 2015|Michigan Mobile Musings, Mobile MI|

The Internet of Everything Is Here – How Do We Secure It?

LIVONIA - September 16 ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting Pre-Dinner Topic will focus on the Internet of Things and Information Assurance, while the after-dinner topic will be Demonstrating Information Security Program Effectiveness. The Pre-Dinner presentation will be made by Keith Wilson, Systems Engineer, Lancope After-Dinner speaker is Doug Copley, Beaumont Health Systems. 4:30 - 5:00 Registration

By |2015-09-05T19:12:00-04:00September 5th, 2015|Cyber Defense, Featured|