Kenya Cyber Security Report 2015 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and the communication that occurs between these objects and other Internet-enabled devices and systems. The growth of IoT opens up new attack vectors both Studies have shown that this in terms of type of data generated and the variety of trend increases productivity by devices connected to the Internet, giving attackers an allowing an employee to bring a easy way to penetrate the networked data. device they find comfortable and easy to navigate. In addition, the Company saves on cost since they have no responsibility over furnishing the employee with a device. However, it also introduces new risks especially when employees are allowed to access privileged company information and applications on these devices. Near Field Communication A number of companies in Kenya have introduced NFC technology. These companies include Card Planet, Abiria card, Gigwapi, Buymore, BebaPay (replaced with Teleworking Equity prepaid MasterCard) and my1963 cards. Shopping outlets are also using NFC cards to offer loyalty programs Organisations in Kenya are slowly to their customers enabling them redeem points based but surely embracing teleworking by on their expenditure. NFC is inherently at risk of Employees by allowing employees to eavesdropping and interception attacks. work from home or away from the office. The remote access to Cyber Insurance enterprise infrastructure enables employees to work within the confines of their homes Two insurance companies in Kenya thus saving time, money and gaining an optimum are now offering Cyber insurance work-life balance. covers for liabilities related to cyber-attacks. These companies also Internet of Things The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the ever-growing network of physical objects that feature an IP address for internet connectivity, cover processes related to investigations, remediation, call management, credit checking for data subjects, legal costs, court attendance and regulatory fines during the period. We expect this trend to continue as many other companies create similar products. 21