CIOs should step into the IoT oversight void

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ITworld Today Jun 23, 2017 CIOs should step into the IoT oversight void The internet of things opens your business to significant security risks, but most boards don't understand the importance of IoT oversight, particularly third-party implementations. That's an opportunity for CIOs to take the lead. 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