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Bruce Schneier: Real IoT security can only be achieved through regulation by the government

At the Aspen Cyber Summit on November 8, 2018, the cybersecurity guru Bruce Schneier emphasized the need of penalties by the government to ensure people’s safety online. During a panel discussion at the Aspen Cyber Summit, renowned technologist Bruce Schneier argued that without government regulation, there is little likelihood that the security of companies will be protected. "Looking at every other industry, we don't get security unless it is done by the government," said Schneier. "I challenge you to find an industry in the last 100 years that has improved security without being told by the government." His opinion was supported by other panelists, including Johnson & Johnson CISO Marene Allison. He added the problem of...