VentureBeat April 10, 2024
Cyberattacks targeting enterprises most often start on internet of things (IoT) endpoints, then move laterally across corporate networks to take control of identities and infrastructure. Corporate-owned IoT devices continue to be one of the most popular attack surfaces, followed by personally-owned IoT devices.
Forrester’s Top Trends In IoT Security In 2024 report provides insights into nine trends defining the current landscape and future direction of IoT security. The study found that 34% of enterprises that experienced a breach targeting IoT devices were more likely to report cumulative breach costs between $5 million and $10 million, compared to organizations that experienced cyberattacks on non-IoT devices.