IoT programmers can't be left to code the world, says Bruce Schneier

Roland Moore-Colyer
Roland Moore-Colyer
clock 09 June 2016 •
Governments must act to avert potential disaster, argues security guru
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Governments must act to avert potential disaster, argues security guru

Cyber security guru says more government involvement is needed

Cyber security guru Bruce Schneier (pictured) has warned that programmers working in the Internet of Things arena need to be carefully regulated to ensure developments do not bring unforeseen risks...

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