To Battle Botnets, Communications Sector Issues 9 Recommendations
To battle the problem of botnets that attack IoT devices, a Communications Sector Coordinating Council (CSCC) paper recommends nine preliminary steps, which include shifting all devices to IPv6, sharing tailored and actionable threat information with internet stakeholders, streamlining law enforcement…
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efforts to take down automated attacks, and applying machine learning to detect botnets in real time. Besides mitigating threats, the paper, which talks about botnets from the viewpoint of ISPs, recommends devices adhere to industry-developed security standards, are operating with up-to-date software and latest security patches and are using network isolation and-or network-based filtering techniques. CSCC helps coordinate initiatives to improve cyber- and physical security across the communications infrastructure and is comprised of broadcasting, cable, satellite, utility and other companies. Members include AT&T, Comcast, NAB, NCTA and Verizon.