{"id":33183,"date":"2016-08-24T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T18:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.microsoft.com\/microsoftsecure\/?p=33183"},"modified":"2025-02-19T20:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T04:29:37","slug":"top-security-trends-in-iot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/2016\/08\/24\/top-security-trends-in-iot\/","title":{"rendered":"Top security trends in IoT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The continuous connection of smart devices across networks, commonly called the Internet of Things (IoT) is driving a transformation in how enterprises all over the world manage network infrastructure and digital identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With such rapid change comes new cybersecurity challenges. Many organizations are hesitant to tap into the power of the IoT due to the complexities and risk associated with managing such a diverse \u2013 and sometimes unclear \u2013 environment. But it is possible to secure your networks, enhance productivity, and protect customers in this evolving digital landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IoT security doesn\u2019t have to be overwhelming. But it does require a proactive and strategic mindset, and the first step is to understand IoT security trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3333\" height=\"12994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Top-trends.jpg\" alt=\"Top trends\" class=\"wp-image-33195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Top-trends.jpg 3333w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Top-trends-77x300.jpg 77w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Top-trends-768x2994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Top-trends-263x1024.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3333px) 100vw, 3333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>IoT offers an expanding horizon of opportunity that shouldn\u2019t be ignored due to security concerns. 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