Name
D4. The Myth of IoT Security
Track
Emerging Trends
Date
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Time
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Description
Session Description:
zvelo CEO Jeff Finn will explore the many IoT vulnerabilities in the smart home and industrial markets and how the industry lacks incentives for manufacturers to make devices more secure. Reviewing the potential cost to users, both individual and corporate, Jeff will offer his thoughts on how the future requires better security design, how websites and hosting services can become powerful advocates for better practices, and how the IoT industry can create better incentives for everyone to take seriously the security (or lack of) of IoT devices.
Learner Objectives
After completing this session, learner will:
- Understand the current vulnerabilities in IoT and the threat faced by today's businesses
- Understand the existing hurdles preventing a secure IoT
- Learn about potential legislation and best practices that should be put in place to secure the IoT
Speakers
Speaker Bio(s)
Jeff Finn is CEO of zvelo, a Denver-based provider of web categorization and IoT device discovery, profiling and detection. Finn also served as SVP at Evolving Systems, Inc., and founded Prairie Systems, where he designed and launched a number of telecom software products and services. He resides in Denver, where zvelo has its North American headquarters.
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