Human-Centered Security

Because of the lack of transparency about what goes into IoT devices, enterprises—and consumers—often have make security decisions based on what brand they trust the most. Matt Wyckhouse, founder of Finite State, explains why this situation is problematic and provides more effective solutions for assessing and communicating the risk around IoT devices.

Show Notes

In this episode we talk about:
  • The security risks associated with IoT devices.
  • Why IoT devices can be less secure than, for example, a mobile device.
  • Supply chain security.
  • How UX designers can more effectively communicate risk to their users.

Prior to founding Finite State, Matt spent 15 years leading the research and development of advanced solutions to some of the hardest problems in cyber security, with experience across the spectrum of offensive and defensive cyber operations. Notably, he was the technical founder and CTO of Battelle's Cyber Innovations business unit. Throughout his career, Matt has spearheaded complex national security programs ranging from detection of malicious integrated circuits in the supply chain to next generation intrusion detection systems for low-power embedded systems. Matt directed numerous intelligence programs related to the security of embedded and IoT devices and has been a speaker on the subject at events around the world.

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