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Consumer IoT security is a thorny problem. We interviewed experts to hear their insights into the state of consumer IoT security and what the future might hold.
Consumer IoT security is a thorny problem. The Internet of Things (IoT) is increasing embedding itself into our lives, offering promises of efficiency and ease. Yet these devices are often incredibly insecure, allowing even unsophisticated hackers to break into the things that touch intimate parts of our lives.
We interviewed experts across the fields of industry, threat intelligence, academia, government, and more to hear their thoughts and insights into the state of consumer IoT security and what the future might hold.
A broad range of discussions around IoT security – including topics such as the basics of IoT security, obstacles to effective policymaking, and the role of liability in IoT security.
Beau Woods, Ollie Whitehouse, and Madeline Carr
Madeline Carr, Professor of Global Politics and Cybersecurity at University College London
Bruce Schneier, Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
Sarah Zatko, Chief Scientist, Cyber ITL
Lorrie Cranor, Director CyLab Security & Privacy Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
Bruce Schneier, Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
Kat Megas, Cybersecurity for IoT Program Manager, NIST
Bruce Schneier, Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
Kat Megas, Cybersecurity for IoT Program Manager, NIST
A deeper dive into the Internet of Things threat landscape, including a look into the Fronton Botnet.
Stephen Hilt, Senior Threat Researcher, Trend Micro
Vincas Ciziunas, Intelligence Principal researcher, Nisos
Stephen Hilt, Senior Threat Researcher, Trend Micro
Vincas Ciziunas, Intelligence Principal researcher, Nisos
Stephen Hilt, Senior Threat Researcher, Trend Micro
Exploring the role of government policy in Internet of Things security, including how specific government agencies and countries have approached these issues in the last few years.
Jussi Eronen, Chief Specialist, NCSC FI/Traficom
Bruce Schneier, Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
Jussi Eronen, Chief Specialist, NCSC FI/Traficom
Lorrie Cranor, Professor of Computer Science & Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
Kat Megas, Cybersecurity for IoT Program Manager, NIST
Ollie Whitehouse, NCC Group
Jussi Eronen, Chief Specialist, NCSC FI/Traficom
The counterpart of the government section – what is the role for industry when it comes to better securing the Internet of Things ecosystem?
Sarah Zatko, Chief Scientist, Cyber ITL
Beau Woods, Cyber Safety Advocate, I Am The Cavalry
Sarah Zatko, Chief Scientist, Cyber ITL
Sarah Zatko, Chief Scientist, Cyber ITL
Finally – what role can the consumers of IoT products play in shaping and pushing the ecosystem towards a more secure mindset?
Jussi Eronen, Chief Specialist, NCSC FI/Traficom
Shea Nangle, Federal Practice Lead at Leviathan Security Group
Ollie Whitehouse, NCC Group
Lorrie Cranor, Professor of Computer Science & Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
The Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, part of the Atlantic Council Technology Programs, works at the nexus of geopolitics and cybersecurity to craft strategies to help shape the conduct of statecraft and to better inform and secure users of technology.
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