Connected Devices Pose Escalating Security Risks

Phosphorus Cybersecurity's Chris Rouland on Outdated IoT Devices, Scaling Threats Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • July 2, 2025

The number of IoT devices worldwide has surged from 20 billion to 75 billion in less than a decade, creating a host of security risks. Most of those IoT devices still rely on outdated codebases and can go unpatched for years, creating easy entry points for attackers by bypassing traditional security controls, said Chris Rouland, CEO and board member at Phosphorus Cybersecurity.

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Unlike well-managed endpoints, security teams often must deal with devices that rarely get updates or maintenance, Rouland said. Despite increasing awareness, IoT is still a low priority in most organizations' security frameworks. But the issue isn't just volume. It's neglect.

"There's so much competition in internet of things and operational technologies to ...