Building IoT Trust: Budgeting, Community, and the Hacker Mindset with Ted Harrington

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Ted Harrington (Founder of IoT Village, Executive Partner for Independent Security Evaluators, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster) examines the ongoing challenges and progress in IoT security, emphasizing how community initiatives, the hacker mindset, and business-oriented communication can drive real change in the industry. Ted and Phil Wylie discuss practical strategies for justifying security budgets to management, the value of offensive security, and the important role of education and community in strengthening defenses. Also highlighted are how IoT security is both improving and facing growing risks due to rapid expansion, and why viewing security as a competitive advantage is vital for organizations. Let’s connect about IoT Security! Follow Phillip Wylie at The IoT Security Podcast is powered by Phosphorus Cybersecurity. Join the conversation for the IoT Security Podcast - where xIoT meets Security. Learn more at

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