How IoT devices open a portal for chaos across the network

2020-02-06 05:00

Shadow IoT devices pose a significant threat to enterprise networks, according to a new report from Infoblox.

Shadow IoT devices are defined as IoT devices or sensors in active use within an organization without IT's knowledge.

The survey found that over the past 12 months, a staggering 80% of IT professionals discovered shadow IoT devices connected to their network, and 29% found more than 20.

The report revealed that, in addition to the devices deployed by the IT team, organizations around the world have countless personal devices connecting to their network.

To manage the security threat posed by shadow IoT devices to the network, 89% of organizations have introduced a security policy for personal IoT devices.

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