Embedded devices are specialized computing systems designed to perform specific tasks or functions within a larger system. Unlike general-purpose computers, embedded devices are typically integrated into other devices or systems and are dedicated to carrying out a specific set of functions. They are often characterized by their compact size, low power consumption, and optimized performance […]
If you are tech-savvy it is very probable that you have already a few “smart” devices at home: digital assistant (e.g. Amazon Alexa, Google Nest, Mini etc.) music players (e.g. Sonos, ) lights (e.g. Philips Hue) TV (pretty much all on the market) appliances (e.g. coffee machine, fridge, etc.) (e.g. Jura, Samsung) fire/smoke detectors (e.g. […]
Network Access Control, is an approach to computer security that attempts to unify endpoint security technology (such as antivirus, host intrusion prevention, and vulnerability assessment), user or system authentication and network security enforcement. When a computer connects to a computer network, it is not permitted to access anything unless it complies with a business defined […]
I ended part 2 with the promise that we will discuss about : 2) Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS or IDPS) From Wikipedia: Intrusion prevention systems (IPS), also known as intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), are network security appliances that monitor network and/or system activities for malicious activity. The main functions of intrusion […]
I wrote in the first part of this article about Detection, Protection, Remediation and I stopped at the part where we analyze what kind of security products do you need in the car of tomorrow. 1)The classical antivirus We know it to be used mostly for files. But it can much more than that. a) Files There are […]
Note: This is going to be a somehow longer article which I will finish in a couple of related posts. A security product is a program that Prevents that malware enters the system Detects if previously unknown malware is running on the system Remediates the actions of detected malware on the system Note that it […]
