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IoT, IIoT, IoMT, And OT — Welcome To Acronym Mania. What Does It All Mean?

Paddy Harrington 15 hours ago
Across IT, acronyms come with the territory. Whether they’re classic ones (ENIAC, Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), just a tad more modern (VAX, Virtual Address eXtension), network-based (TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol; XNS, Xerox Network Systems), or cybersecurity-related (NGAV, next-gen antivirus; DLP, data loss prevention; IDS, intrusion detection system), the acronyms and the process of […]
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Unveiling The Top 10 Emerging Technologies Of 2025

Get an early look at the top 10 emerging technologies for 2025, hear common use cases for each, and learn how (and when) these advancements will produce real benefits.
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SUSECON 25: Expanding Open Source In Cloud, Edge, And AI

Michele Pelino March 24, 2025
At its recent SUSECON 25 event, SUSE revealed a rebranded portfolio focused on four key platforms. Learn more about those changes and how they could impact your technology plans in this review of the event.
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The Akira IoT Device Attacks Aren’t Just About THAT Device

Paddy Harrington March 12, 2025
Securing IoT devices presents unique challenges due to their proprietary operating systems and firmware, which often preclude traditional endpoint protection methods. This blog explores the critical role of network segmentation and Zero Trust principles in mitigating risks, emphasizing the importance of robust edge, network, and gateway security measures to defend against sophisticated attacks such as the Androxgh0st botnet and Akira ransomware.
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Why The DOJ Is Worried About Networking Innovation And What Paths Lie Ahead For HPE And Juniper

Andre Kindness February 7, 2025
The Department of Justice's action to block the Juniper acquisition won't save innovation in networking. No matter whether or not the acquisition proceeds, customers will benefit if they are put front and center.
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DeepSeek Unleashes Smaller-Footprint Models That Can Transform AIOps From Cloud To Edge

Carlos Casanova January 29, 2025
Exciting developments such as DeepSeek’s R1 announcement are extending opportunities to run large language models on edge devices. These advancements could have profound implications for edge computing, particularly in the realms of AIOps and observability. By enabling real-time insights and faster automations at the edge, enterprises can enhance their operational posture, drive down costs, and improve operational efficiency and resilience.
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Some Good News In The World Of IoT Security: The FCC Launches The US Cyber Trust Mark Program

Paddy Harrington January 16, 2025
The US government is doing something positive around IoT security. With the launch of the US Cyber Trust Mark program, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized a program and developed rules that bring forward a voluntary labeling standard.

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Your Car Is Listening To You — And So Are Hackers

Paddy Harrington December 18, 2024
Skoda and Volkswagen are the latest vehicle manufacturers that have had vulnerabilities discovered in their cars that could allow malicious actors to execute code remotely. Find out more about privacy risks in cars and what can be done to minimize them.
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It’s Time To Update Our Smart Manufacturing Tech Tide, And We Need You

Paul Miller December 3, 2024
Forrester is revising our "Tech Tide: Smart Manufacturing, Q2 2020" for 2025, and we invite your input to the process.
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Building The Future With AI At The Edge: Critical Architecture Decisions For Success

Michele Goetz November 4, 2024
Adopting edge intelligence requires careful architectural decisions that balance latency, data distribution, autonomy needs, security needs, and costs. Learn five essential trade-offs to consider in finding the perfect balance.
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Navigating The Convergence Of Edge Computing, IoT, And OT With AIOps

Carlos Casanova October 31, 2024
By providing contextualization within the larger IT estate, AIOps ensures seamless performance, enhanced security, and operational efficiency. Learn more in the final blog in this series.
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Concerned About AI Gathering Business Data? Check Your Phone.

Paddy Harrington September 25, 2024
The range of threats targeting mobile devices is extensive, and as AI is integrated into more applications and platforms, security pros will need to implement more controls to reduce risk.
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That’s A Nice IoT Device You’ve Got There … It’d Be A Shame If Mirai Used It For Its Botnet

Paddy Harrington September 16, 2024
A variant of the Mirai DDoS botnet that arrived in late 2016 and has remained active (because its creators released the malware for anyone to use) is using unpatched (and, in this case, unpatchable) AVTECH closed-circuit television cameras as part of its botnet to attack targets of opportunity, such as an early target of the […]
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Digital Doubles Vs. Digital Twins: Unraveling The Distinctions

What It Means August 29, 2024
There are digital doubles and digital twins. How can you tell the two apart? And more importantly, are either (or both) right for your organization? Vice President and Principal Analyst Paul Miller and Senior Analyst Stephanie Liu provide clarity in this episode.
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Even Greener Pastures Have Their Own Manure

Paddy Harrington July 31, 2024
Tech leaders considering migrating critical systems away from Windows to other operating systems in the wake of CrowdStrike might want to give that strategy some thought. Find out why.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Mobile Threat Defense Solutions, Q3 2024

Paddy Harrington July 18, 2024
Learn three emerging trends in mobile security in this preview of our new Wave report on mobile threat defense systems.
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Securing IoT Devices Demands Applying Zero Trust Principles

Paddy Harrington July 15, 2024
Two recent sets of vulnerabilities discovered in medical IoT devices highlight the importance of implementing Zero Trust principles when deploying IoT devices. Learn more in this post.
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Top 10 Emerging Technologies For 2024

What It Means June 27, 2024
The pace of technology innovation can make it hard to keep an eye on the tech horizon. In this episode, Vice President of Emerging Tech Portfolio Brian Hopkins walks through this year’s list of the top 10 emerging technologies, describing when each technology will bring value to users.
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Forrester’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies For 2024: As AI Dominates, Security Becomes Paramount

Brian Hopkins June 25, 2024
Forrester’s list of the top 10 emerging technologies for 2024 reflects the continued dominance of AI but also emphasizes the growing importance of security in our increasingly connected world. Get a deep dive on the top 10 list in this blog post.
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Crashing Through The Walls Of Your Enterprise, Modern Cars Are Leaving Security Gaps

Paddy Harrington May 14, 2024
As organizations implement more security controls on existing applications and devices, attackers are looking for the next target of opportunity. Lax security makes connected vehicles a new vector of potential compromise. Learn more in this preview of a new report.
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