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IoT5x Cisco’s - 10 critical

requirements for IoT security

10 Critical requirements for IoT security

Cisco defines ten critical requirements for IoT security and these are then organised by
functional layer.

System-wide functional layer

1. Ensure data privacy


2. Minimize attack surface
3. Log critical events
4. Provides at least minimal operations support

Device functional layer

5. Secure boot and system integrity


6. Hardened and secure system
7. Secure firmware and operating system updates

Communication functional layer

8. Secure communications

Application functional layer

9. No default or weak credentials


10. Secure web interfaces

Reference:
Cisco Netacademy - IoT Fundamentals: IoT security course
https://www.netacad.com/

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