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Taking IoT Security Seriously | Kyndryl's Paul Savill | Internet of Things Podcast

IoT For All Podcast · 3 Dec 2024 · 20m · Episode 363

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Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader for Network and Edge Computing at Kyndryl, discusses the critical security challenges facing IoT adoption in large enterprises. He highlights the IT/OT divide and the significant risk posed by legacy hardware, noting that approximately 44% of managed infrastructure is at end-of-life. Savill emphasizes the need for strict policy enforcement, employee training, and staying updated on emerging threats to protect critical infrastructure from geopolitical and cyber risks.

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large enterprises

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Kyndryl, Lumen Technologies

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