IoT security weaknesses
The Internet of Things (IoT) is essentially a network of devices that are interconnected to function as a larger unit. At home, you might have your alarm clock trigger your toaster to prepare a piece [...]
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5 IoT risks credit unions should consider
The Internet of Things (IoT) industry is growing rapidly, but so is the rate of cybercrime. Cybersecurity Ventures “expects global cybercrime costs to grow by 15 percent per year over the next five years, reaching $[...]
The need to know: IoT security
Welcome to the digital world, where cellphones hold your entire life in its database, tablets have become the new spiral notebooks, and contactless transactions make your day-to-day norms feel like futuristic experiences. The Internet of [...]
Smart homes don’t deserve dumb banking
Today a “smart home” uses technology to provide homeowners (or renters) greater comfort, convenience, and security as well as energy efficiency — even when no one is at home. Smart Homes include any number of “smart” [...]
Stickley: Internet of Things poses big risks
The Internet of Things (IoT) is here to stay. In fact, there are there are currently eight billion IoT devices on this planet, says security consultant Jim Stickley, with that number expected to rise 20 [...]
What is sublimation and how do I avoid it?
When anything solid turns into a gas without first becoming liquid, that's sublimation, according to Wikipedia. When the surface layer of snow or ice turns into fog or steam without melting, this is an example [...]
Connectivity, speed, security to drive credit union priorities
Each flip of the calendar year brings with it a spate of predictions for the coming months. In preparation for 2017, Fiserv published a series of blogs featuring insights into trends in areas ranging from [...]
4 smart home devices that will change your life
As the internet of things (IoT) continues to take over the world, more and more inventions are being created to help make your life easier. Here’s a look at 4 devices that will make [...]
The internet of things is quickly becoming the internet of payments
The internet of things (IoT) is changing payments, that is, in the IoT, payments "disappear" behind devices or become invisible. What do credit unions need to do to remain relevant in the IoT? First, it’[...]
How the internet of things connects financial services to everyday life
Today, people are more connected than ever before. From homes and appliances, to cars and accessories, the internet of things (IoT) has the potential to bring banking to every corner of people's lives. Comprised of [...]
The benefits and challenges of the Internet of Things
The convergence of operations technology and information technology presents new and expanding market opportunities. The “Internet of Things” is a center point of this convergence. IoT can bring remarkable benefits to today’s ever-changing business [...]
2016 cyber security threat predictions
Any company dedicated to the protection of sensitive personal and financial information knows it is becoming more and more challenging to execute each year. Aggressive employee training programs and testing on avoiding phishing attacks and [...]
7 technology trends that will make or break many careers
No matter what field you work in, if you’re hoping to get ahead in your career, you need to be mindful of technology trends. We’ve seen it all too often in recent history, [...]