Security concerns in IoT: Addressing the challenges head-on

Among the most transformative technologies of the digital age is the Internet of Things (IoT), which is fundamentally changing how we live, work, play and even care for our health. From smart home appliances to healthcare devices and industrial automation, urban infrastructure to integrated transportation systems, IoT networks are creating greater connectivity in more facets

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Regulations, cybersecurity and AI concerns dominate enterprise considerations

In an era marked by profound shifts in the landscape, ranging from the cybersecurity complexities of hybrid work environments to the pervasive integration of AI, there’s now a necessity to look ahead and try to anticipate what’s to come, writes David Critchley, the regional director for UK and Ireland at Armis.

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Maintaining data security in the manufacturing industry and why it’s important

The manufacturing industry is robust and thriving, keeping the world running by producing the various goods and tools we use in our day-to-day lives. Because of this high importance, the manufacturing industry is currently one of the most targeted industries in cyberattacks. As with every other industry, there are unique practices and controls manufacturers must

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OPSWAT, BlackBerry enhance MetaDefender cybersecurity solutions

OPSWAT has announced a collaboration with BlackBerry, wherein integration of MetaDefender platform with BlackBerry’s Cylance AI (artificial intelligence) will provide predictive security measures to counter advanced cyberattacks. Having recently announced an update to its patented AI engine to advance threat prediction capabilities for organisations by 40% compared with earlier versions, BlackBerry’s Cylance AI has unfailingly protected businesses and governments globally from cyberattacks since its

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Cybertrust integrates Quantum-computing-hardened to strengthen security protections for IoT devices

Quantinuum, an integrated quantum computing company, has announced that Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd., the Japan’s certificate authority, has integrated its Quantum Origin quantum-computing-hardened private keys into a new certificate issuance and distribution platform for IoT devices to ensure secure communications now and into the future.

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Things to know about the security of IoT-connected devices

This is a connected world. Whenever you look around, says Ritesh Sutaria of Prompt Softech, you’ll find that everything is connected to the internet. In this blog, we’ll know some best practices for safeguarding your Internet of Things (IoT) systems, from monitoring and logging activity to creating security in your devices from the ground up.

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Check Point introduces cyber security platform for on-premise, cloud and IoT

San Carlos, United States – Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, introduces Check Point Quantum Titan, a release of the Check Point Quantum cyber security platform. The Quantum Titan release introduces three software blades that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning, to deliver advanced threat prevention against advanced domain

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Why IoT deployments can’t afford not to focus on security

More connections mean a larger target area for cybercriminals to attack but advances in connectivity, hardware and software security are equipping IoT organisations to fight back. The challenge is to balance investment in security with what the business case can stand, writes George Malim.

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Why are IoT networks so vulnerable?

IoT devices are now the preferred pathway for hackers into enterprise networks. IoT Now’s Jeremy Cowan chats to Drew Johnson, Executive Vice President for Product and Technology at Aeris Communications to learn why IoT networks are so vulnerable and what is being done to prevent malicious attacks.

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Sequitur Labs foresees increased need for device security in 2022

Seattle – With significant growth projected in the global IoT market over the next 6 years, the need to subsequently secure devices at the edge from attacks, safe and secure through the manufacturing process, and managed securely throughout the life of the product will follow a similar trajectory, predict experts at Sequitur Labs.

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Password managers go mainstream and reveal need for C-suite driven security consistency

London, UK. – Bitwarden, an open source password manager for businesses and individuals, announced the results of its 2022 Password Decisions Survey. The survey, which polled more than 400 U.S. IT decision makers across a wide range of industries, shows that password managers are a near-defacto standard for organisations, with 86% reporting they are being put to use. This reflects

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Infineon introduces next-generation automotive security controller SLI37

Munich, Germany. 26 October, 2021 – With increasing electrification and connectivity, vehicles are at greater risk of cyberattacks, which can have serious consequences. For this reason, it is crucial that automotive manufacturers provide adequate protection of telematics data.

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Growing numbers of network engineers turning to NetOps to enhance security

According to new research by Opengear spanning the U.K., the U.S., France, and Germany, more than four out of 10 (41%) network managers, network engineers, and network architects say their organisations use NetOps or network automation to enhance network security, the top use for NetOps overall.

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Making Memphis ‘smart’: Visibility, control and security for IoT devices

Across the globe, smart technologies are introducing new efficiencies for the way cities operate and improving the quality of life for city dwellers.

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Spike in use of cloud-based security to protect corporate data

A new survey of UK security practitioners by Exabeam shows a marked increase in the adoption of cloud-based security tools compared to an earlier study carried out in March prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. The latest data shows 88% of recent respondents said the accelerated move to the cloud was driven by the need to

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Firedome completes US$10mn Series A funding to expand real-time endpoint security to new IoT device verticals

Firedome, providers of an endpoint cybersecurity solution designed to allow IoT device manufacturers to proactively prevent, detect, and respond in real-time to vulnerabilities in connected devices, has announced the closing of a US$10 million (€8.9 million) Series A funding round.

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