Consumer IoT Security Video Series
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.
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General IoT
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.
Obstacles to Securing IoT
Beau Woods, Ollie Whitehouse, and Madeline Carr
What is the Internet of Things?
Madeline Carr, Professor of Global Politics and Cybersecurity at University College London
Is there a role for internet service providers to play in promoting IoT security?
Bruce Schneier, Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
What types of changes should we be hoping for in computer science and tech education?
Sarah Zatko, Chief Scientist, Cyber ITL
Fundamental Principles of Privacy
Lorrie Cranor, Director CyLab Security & Privacy Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
What role can liability play in securing the IoT ecosystem?
Bruce Schneier, Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
Participation in IoT security conversations
Kat Megas, Cybersecurity for IoT Program Manager, NIST
Is liability protection enough to change the security of the IoT ecosystem?
Bruce Schneier, Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
Thinking about IoT risk
Kat Megas, Cybersecurity for IoT Program Manager, NIST
IoT Threat Landscape
A deeper dive into the Internet of Things threat landscape, including a look into the Fronton Botnet.
Cybercriminal monetization of compromised IoT devices
Stephen Hilt, Senior Threat Researcher, Trend Micro
IoT devices in the Fronton botnet
Vincas Ciziunas, Intelligence Principal researcher, Nisos
IoT Botnets
Stephen Hilt, Senior Threat Researcher, Trend Micro
Unpacking the Fronton Botnet
Vincas Ciziunas, Intelligence Principal researcher, Nisos
The Broader IoT Thread Landscape
Stephen Hilt, Senior Threat Researcher, Trend Micro
The Role of Government
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.
Why did Finland choose to pursue an IoT product labeling approach?
Jussi Eronen, Chief Specialist, NCSC FI/Traficom
How can we put IoT security on the radar of policymakers?
Bruce Schneier, Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
What would your advice be to other countries starting to consider taking action on IoT security?
Jussi Eronen, Chief Specialist, NCSC FI/Traficom
The unique role of the FTC in IoT security
Lorrie Cranor, Professor of Computer Science & Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
NIST and International IoT security efforts
Kat Megas, Cybersecurity for IoT Program Manager, NIST
International leadership in IoT security
Ollie Whitehouse, NCC Group
Why is IoT security a priority for Finland?
Jussi Eronen, Chief Specialist, NCSC FI/Traficom
The role of industry
The counterpart of the government section – what is the role for industry when it comes to better securing the Internet of Things ecosystem?
What improvements to IoT security can be found in the development toolchain?
Sarah Zatko, Chief Scientist, Cyber ITL
The importance of industry action on IoT
Beau Woods, Cyber Safety Advocate, I Am The Cavalry
What should we prioritize when it comes to IoT security guidances?
Sarah Zatko, Chief Scientist, Cyber ITL
How can the ecosystem better address end-of-life IoT devices?
Sarah Zatko, Chief Scientist, Cyber ITL
Consumers and IoT products
Finally – what role can the consumers of IoT products play in shaping and pushing the ecosystem towards a more secure mindset?
Will consumers pay more for secure IoT products?
Jussi Eronen, Chief Specialist, NCSC FI/Traficom
Consumer Education on IoT Security
Shea Nangle, Federal Practice Lead at Leviathan Security Group
End-of-Life IoT Products
Ollie Whitehouse, NCC Group
Empowering Consumers
Lorrie Cranor, Professor of Computer Science & Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
The Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, under the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), 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.
