Universities are filling up with network-connected devices. Smart locks manage building access. HVAC systems run on automated controls. Cameras stream to command centers. Vending machines, printers, thermostats, research tools, and classroom displays all connect to the network. The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere.
These devices are often invisible to most of campus life, quietly making things run more smoothly. But for IT and security teams, they represent a rapidly growing liability. Each device is a potential entry point for an attacker looking for a path of least resistance. And too often, universities don’t even know what their IoT landscape actually looks like.
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Source: Kampus Safety News
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