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Internet of Things (IoT) devices are just one example of technology that benefits from cloud infrastructure.
Nowadays, we even want our washing machines and pens to connect to the internet, which is somewhat
contradictory to the demand for analog devices. So, what’s going on? Well, it seems that the IoT sector
has swept the business world off its feet more so than everyday users.

The 5G ecosystem enables faster and more reliable communication and connectivity between online
assets, digital systems, and the 29 billion IoT devices worldwide. Industries like healthcare and
manufacturing can hugely benefit from the proliferation of the IoT sector, especially regarding efficiency
and automation. Yet, some serious cybersecurity challenges surround IoT devices – many have limited
built-in security features and transmit sensitive data across entire networks. Turning to trusted
manufacturers and implementing advanced authentication methods will be essential if enterprises want
to maximize IoT and 5G use cases.

The cherry on the cake is that, no matter what happens with cybersecurity in the next few years, we don’t
have enough people to protect our digital footprints. 88% of enterprises report cybersecurity talent gaps,
and demand for application and cloud security skills will grow by 164% and 115% in the next five years.
Average salaries will increase (a big win for cybersecurity teams). Still, it will be more difficult for security
professionals to get a permanent seat on enterprise boards – and access adequate budget.

It’s Time to Predict the Unpredictable

Whether you’re an ‘I’ll take the usual, please’ type of person or more likely to say ‘Let’s go for it!’, you
probably have an option on the power of change. For some, it’s an annoying disruption to their everyday
flow. For others, it’s a driver for innovation and technological advancement. Just make sure you put up a
‘safety first’ sign before diving in.

About the Author

Dotan Nahum is the Head of Developer-First Security at Check Point
Software Technologies. Dotan was the co-founder and CEO at
Spectralops, which was acquired by Check Point Software, and now is
the Head of Developer-First Security. Dotan is an experienced hands-on
technological guru & code ninja. Major open-source contributor. High
expertise with React, Node.js, Go, React Native, distributed systems and
infrastructure (Hadoop, Spark, Docker, AWS, etc.) Dotan can be reached
online at [email protected] and https://twitter.com/jondot and at
our company website https://spectralops.io/

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