IoT security advice from Watchfinder CIO Jonathan Gill

Sooraj Shah
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Identify and isolate devices, use encryption - and "don't trust vendors", says Gill

Jonathan Gill, IT director at retailer Watchfinder.co.uk, gave delegates at Computing's Internet of Things Business Summit 2016 some tips on securing IoT projects. Here's a rundown: 1. Isolate d...

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