IoT risks raise concerns among IT specialists in central and eastern Europe

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http://www.computerweekly.com/news/4500272253/IoT-risks-raise-concerns-among-IT-specialists-in-CEE

By Krzysztof Polak
ComputerWeekly.com
04 Feb 2016

The internet of things (IoT) has gone from an industry buzzword to a 
highly promising phenomenon in central and eastern Europe – but IT 
specialists are concerned about how to protect networks from the extra 
strain of new connected devices.

The driving force behind IoT is the desire to gain knowledge and insights 
about, for example, buildings, cars, industrial installations, healthcare, 
aviation and civil infrastructure, using smart and connected devices.

But according to Sylwester Chojnacki, director, enterprise business group 
at Huawei CEE, the designers of IoT equipment have not learned the lessons 
from the early years of internet development. “They do not pay sufficient 
attention to the safety of devices and applications,” he said.

IoT devices are often the first target in cyber attacks, leading to 
intrusions into computer systems and large databases.

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