Lesson 1: Secure the Internet of Things

- [Instructor] Now, let's see what we can learn…from the Bowman Avenue Dam breach.…The most significant lesson we can draw from this breach…is that we need to secure the internet of things.…Embedded devices require special security attention.…Whether they're found in home or business environments…or in an industrial control system.…The single most important thing that you can do…to securely use smart devices in any environment is ensure…that they receive regular security updates.…Updating the software that drives these embedded devices…is just as important, if not, more important as updating…the operating system on your traditional computers.…

Hackers regularly discover vulnerabilities…in embedded devices and failing to patch these systems…can result in a serious risk of compromise.…Not only for the smart device, but for the entire network.…The process for updating different devices…vary significantly.…Some devices have a simple automatic update setting…that allows the device to download…and install updates without user intervention…