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Jeff Aboud

IoT Security Manager

Internet of Things Technologies

Jeff Aboud works in Cisco’s “Internet of Things” solutions group, focusing on IoT architecture and the security ramifications of IoT adoption. He teaches IT and operations professionals that in addition to traditional physical and network security solutions, supplemental layers of security are required to securely embrace IoT – including device-level controls, end-to-end data encryption, and network-wide security policies.

Jeff's security experience spans from the desktop to the cloud, including desktop AV, gateway hardware and software, and encryption technologies. He has published numerous articles and white papers, including feature articles for UK-based Virus Bulletin. He routinely meets with business and IT leaders to discuss their real-world security challenges, and helps develop solutions based on those needs.

 

Articles

July 31, 2013

SECURITY

Summary: Hacking Made Easy – Courtesy of IoT

1 min read

With the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), technology has become an integral part of our daily lives and promises to become even more prevalent in the near future. While this is normally a good thing – making our lives easier and more comfortable, any technology can be just as easily turned against us […]

Hacking Made Easy – Courtesy of IoT

3 min read

For most of us, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives and promises to become even more prevalent in the near future due to the emerging technological revolution called the Internet of Things (IoT). The number of connected objects now exceeds the world’s human population, and is expected to grow exponentially over […]