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A beginner’s guide to implementing zero-trust architecture

Online Computers

The term “zero trust” was popularized by John Kindervag of Forrester Research in 2010 when he described the concept of security as “Never trust, always verify.” According to him, trust is a security vulnerability and verification is a security necessity. What is zero-trust architecture?

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2021 Technology To Be Thankful For

NexusTek

IoT did not begin to gain popularity until 2010 when the number of objects or devices connected to the internet (such as smartphones, tablets, fitness trackers, etc.) However, devices that sit on the network’s edge (like in edge computing) are more vulnerable to cyber breaches. The Internet of Things, or IoT, is not new.

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What the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Means for Security and Life Safety Companies

Security Industry Association

For example, 84% of transit buses have security cameras according to a recent survey by the American Public Transportation Association , up from around half in 2010. . Newer vehicles are often equipped or retrofitted with safety technologies incorporating cameras, network video recorders and other equipment.