Forbes September 12, 2019
It’s trite to say security is “everyone’s job.” But there’s a reason why these clichés take hold.
There are many links in the security chain and a single failure can have a devastating impact on a business. The internet of things (IoT) is no exception.
A working group under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — the federal agency charged with drafting guidelines for securable IoT devices — has released a guidebook literally titled Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Job.
While IoT systems have the potential to transform industries and deliver big benefits, organizations must take an all-hands-on-deck approach to mitigating new security risks.
Having multiple groups responsible for anything raises an inherent dilemma because ownership is distributed across people...