Ken Munro, ethical hacker at Pen Test Partners, discusses ethical hacking, particularly in relation to embedded systems and the vulnerabilities that they are frequently susceptible to.

Any product has a limited lifespan, determined either by its purpose, parts or the manufacturer. In the past, a product may have been repaired/replaced in the event of a fault but was otherwise unsupported. With the Internet of Things (IoT) the role of the manufacturer is metamorphosising. By Ken Munro, Partner, Pen Test Partners

A major issue faced by IoT manufacturers is the constraints of getting a product to market on time and on budget. And, due to these pressures security can often be sidelined during the process. Here, Ken Munro, Partner in Pen Test Partners, the ethical hacking company offers some advice.

There are ongoing concerns over security in the connected car, such as how much of a priority it is among automotive manufacturers, as well as how much these manufacturers actually know about hacking risks and connected car security.