Kgabo Ralebepa speaks on IoT Cybersecurity:
Best Practices for Protecting IoT Devices and Data at IoT Forum Africa 2023- https://itnewsafrica.com/event/event/iot-forum-africa-2023/.
2. CONTENT
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Introduction to IoT
Use Cases of IoT
Security Reference Model
Security Risks In IoT
Security Best Practice
Law and Regulations
Future Trends and Developments
ISACA’s Offerings
Q & A
3. INTRODUCTION TO
IoT
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Definition in Plain English:
Devices that can be monitored
or operated or can share data
orver the internet without the
need to be connected directly to
a computer (at least what we
usually think of it)
EXAMPLES:
Fitness Watches ; Security
Systems; Smart Speakers ;
Appliances ; Drones; Home
Automation Systems; SCADA;
Medical Devices….and it goes
on and on
4. USE CASES OF IoT
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Health : - Track your pace per kilometer; heart rate, blood sugar, alcohol level J
Environment: save the planet/your electricity bills/heating
Security : Watch without being there
Safety : fly from the safety of the ground (& spy on your neighbour J
Productivity : Cook while in the office or let the car drive itself while you prepare for the IT News Africa Forum presentation
Possibilities are endless and growing by the day
5. REFERENCE MODEL : SECURITY
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8. FUTURE TRENDS AND DEVELOPEMENTS
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Edge Computing:
Processing data at the edge
of the network to reduce
latency and enhance real-
time decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence:
Integration of AI and
machine learning for
intelligent analysis and
decision-making in IoT
systems.
5G and Connectivity: High-
speed 5G networks
enabling faster and more
reliable IoTconnectivity.
Blockchain Technology:
Enhancing the security and
integrity of IoT transactions
and data exchange.
- Are these THREATS or OPPORTUNITIES
9. FUTURE TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS (contd…)
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IoT is not the future, it is the now ….improving
IoT in Healthcare is set to hit $300,000,000,000 this year, 2023 ----with our personal health information (PHI)
The more we push things online, the more aware of security we will be required
Future Headlines
10. FUTURE TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS (contd…)
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Privacy, compliance and legals risk continue to rise in this space…..
- Are these THREATS or OPPORTUNITIES
11. FUTURE TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS (Contd…)
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Stay alert
Keep up with the criminals…invest in ongoing security education
Consider security control during implement ….or not, at your own peril
Don’t ‘eave security reviews and cleaning up security weaknesses to the annual (if lucky0 audit …. If
should be a daily, weekly and monthly activity
Keep educating yourself
ALWAYS,ALWAYS , STAY ON YOUR GUARD…YOU BLINK
12. LAWS and REGULATIONS
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South Africa:
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA): Regulates the collection, use,
and processing of personal information, including data collected by IoT
devices.
Cybercrimes Act: Addresses cybercrimes such as unauthorized access and data
interception, providing a legal framework for combating cyber threats,
including securing IoT devices.