Why IoT devices mandate a Zero Tolerance Security Architecture: Saving our Toasters, and possibly the World!

Organizations must prioritize their strategic and tactical security requirements concerning Internet of Things (IoT) and adopt a proactive approach. This entails implementing an agnostic model that guarantees the utmost security posture. Security of IoT devices plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and dependable operation of interconnected systems. It is of utmost importance to implement robust security controls based on the Zero Tolerance framework to safeguard data integrity, user privacy, and overall system stability.

Jeffrey Pricher is a retired USAF Cyber Operations Officer who served 30 years in multiple IT roles. In his last role he served in a cyber protection team (CPT) where he trained to protection the state of Missouri's critical infrastructure. He has a CISSP, a BS in Management/Computer Information Systems, a MA in Computer Resources and Information Management and an MS in Network Security. He currently works as a security Engineer for Check Point Software and an adjunct professor at Maryville University where he teaches ethical hacking. Some of his previous jobs include an Intrusion Detection Technician for the Air Force Air Mobility Command, a Security Engineer for the Air Force Communications Agency an Information Systems Security Officer for Boeing an Information Security Manager at KV Pharmaceutical and the Director of Infrastructure Security Engineering at CenturyLink.