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An IoT security platform helps protect connected devices from cyber threats. This article covers the key features to look for in these platforms and how to choose the best one for your needs in 2025. Additionally, the importance of data privacy in IoT security platforms cannot be overstated.

Today, data is one of organizations' most valuable and vulnerable assets. Effective backups are essential for operational continuity and cybersecurity. With 80% of businesses exposed to ransomware attacks, this World Backup Day emphasizes the need to regularly back up critical systems to minimize downtime and ensure quick recovery from incidents. However, many organizations still face challenges with backup and restoration processes.

In today's digital world, the stakes of data loss are high, and the cost of cybercrime continues to escalate. In fact, Ponemon Institute estimated that the average cost of a data breach was $4.45 million in 2023, a 15% increase over the previous three years. As a result, organizations are now deploying a combination of detection and remediation controls in addition to Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies. Why?

We would like to recognize Amit Serper, Travis Lowe, Tony Gore, Adrian Godoy, Mihai Vasilescu, Suraj Sahu, Pablo Ramos, Raj Jammalamadaka, Lacie Griffin, and Josh Grunzweig for their contributions in authoring this publication. CrowdStrike is committed to protecting our customers from the latest disclosed vulnerabilities. We are actively monitoring activity surrounding “IngressNightmare,” the name given to recently identified vulnerabilities in the Kubernetes (K8s) ingress-nginx controller.

Imagine receiving an urgent email from your bank that looks perfectly legitimate. It warns you of a suspicious transaction and prompts you to verify your identity. You hesitate but click, and suddenly, your credentials are compromised. This scenario, crafted by AI-powered fraud-as-a-service, is happening now.

All the major vulnerability scanning vendors have strengths, but asset tracking isn’t one of them. Some workarounds exist. However, if you are using one of the most popular vulnerability scanning tools, it’s likely you will struggle with asset tracking.