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There is a deluge of connected
devices that
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are simultaneously flooding the market.
These locations are often in remote locations
and harsh environments where it can be dif- The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing ex-
ficult or impossible to install sensors typi- ponentially with an estimated 30 billion
cally used to secure buildings and homes. connected devices expected by the year
2020.
There have been countless examples where
obtaining access to these sensitive locations This will further complicate security because
has resulted in theft of physical goods, de- just as proprietary networks can be attacked
struction of property and individuals being and exploited, on network security solu-
able to commit various types of crimes.
tions are vulnerable as well.
Cyber crime is also currently a com- How can we best secure our most
mon occurrence.
critical locations?
Stories of hackers defeating the cyber Legacy systems are effective and have
security of top companies are break- proven success in buildings and homes
but lack the right sensors to protect the
ing at an increasing rate.
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