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INTRODUCTION When people hear “IoT security, [https://itsec.asia/services/ot-ics-cybersecurity]” they often assume it’s something only IT teams need to worry about. In reality, IoT security affects everyday users, households, and businesses alike.* From smart home devices to office surveillance systems, connected devices are now part of critical daily operations. The more devices we connect, the wider the potential attack surface becomes. Here’s the part no one really talks about: Many IoT environments are deployed quickly for convenience, not necessarily designed with security as the top priority. It’s not negligence. It’s just how fast technology moves. Source: aciano.net [https://aciano.net/blog/iot-security-risks/], cio.com [https://www.cio.com/article/3990581/iot-security-challenges-and-best-practices-for-a-hyperconnected-world.html?] THE IOT LANDSCAPE NOWADAYS Security used to focus on protecting networks with firewalls and perimeter defenses. Today, attackers are shifting their focus to easier targets: user credentials, weak device authentication, misconfigured cloud dashboards, and unpatched firmware.  Today, attackers are more interested in: * User credentials * Weak device authentication * Misconfigured cloud dashboards * Unpatched firmware IoT devices often rely on cloud platforms for monitoring, analytics, and control. That means IoT security is no longer just about the

As the strategic importance of information security continues to grow for organizations of all sizes, and the complexity of information security increases across industries, business decisions are increasingly driven by the need to protect their intellectual assets and safeguard their IT infrastructure from evolving cybersecurity threats. Securing customer records, protecting sensitive financial information, and complying with regulatory requirements can create significant pressures on IT decision-makers and their resources. While many organizations have traditionally outsourced critical elements of their IT operations to managed service providers, more and more businesses are proactively outsourcing their security functions to specialized information security service providers. This has led to a need for evaluating the benefits of outsourcing security elements and comparing them to managing these processes internally. I wrote this article to help business leaders understand the best way to approach Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in the context of Total Cost Ownership (TCO), a subject that is frequently discussed and of interest to both technical and non-technical leaders. INTERNAL SOLUTIONS OR OUTSOURCING? The key to evaluating

As businesses, government institutions and other organizations accelerate digital adoption, the need for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. At the same time, the skills required to protect increasingly complex environments are changing. Cloud security, threat intelligence, security operations, penetration testing and artificial intelligence are becoming part of the modern cybersecurity skill set. The gap between available talent and the capabilities organizations actually need is becoming harder to ignore. CYBERSECURITY NEEDS ARE CHANGING FASTER THAN SKILLS The global cybersecurity workforce is facing a skills shortage alongside its broader talent challenge. The 2025 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study found that 95% of cybersecurity professionals surveyed reported at least one skills need within their teams, while 59% described those needs as critical or significant. The study also found that 88% had experienced at least one significant cybersecurity consequence because of skills shortages. For Indonesia, the implication is clear: building a cybersecurity team isn't simply about filling vacancies. Organizations need professionals who can apply their knowledge to real security problems. The skills required are also changing rapidly. The World