Cyber Security Challenges in Smart Cities!
Cybersecurity in Urban Technology: Key Challenges to Understand By incorporating technology into their infrastructure, transport, communication, and public services, smart cities are changing the way we live in urban environments. But this increased connectivity brings significant cybersecurity risk. While cities turn to the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve efficiency, they become a prime target for cybercriminals. And without strong cyber security software, these smart city networks are easy victims to cyber threats that can affect daily life, leak personal data, and even pose a risk to public safety. Cyber Security Risks in Smart Cities IoT Device Vulnerabilities IoT Devices are a key element in Smart cities ranging from traffic sensors to smart streetlights and security cameras. Most of these devices are (badly) unauthenticated and unencrypted and are therefore easy to hack. Once in, attackers can interfere with the functioning of traffic systems, disable surveillance cameras or ...