Updated on 2022-12-05: GAO report on IoT/OT security A GAO report published last week found that US government departments have paid little to no attention to the types and security of their internet-connected devices. What else is new? The report has several recommendations for the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, and the …
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Starting next month, US federal agencies will be required to implement Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity guidelines developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020 directed NIST to create a series of documents to address the needs of federal agencies seeking to deploy IoT devices within their …
Updated on 2022-10-20: Singapore and Germany Reach IoT Labeling Agreement Singapore and Germany have signed an agreement to recognize each other’s Internet of Things (IoT) security labels. Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency (CSA) reached a similar agreement with Finland last autumn. CSA has recently expanded its labeling scheme to included medical devices. Note As we know …
On September 28, the Connectivity Standards Alliance released the specification for the smart home standard Matter 1.0. “The Matter specification defines fundamental requirements to enable an interoperable application layer solution for smart home devices over the Internet Protocol.” Matter allows communication between devices on the local network, and it is encrypted. Note While there seems …
The IIoT and How it Impacts SME Manufacturers The Industrial Internet of Things, or the IIoT, is an interconnected network of physical objects and devices embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity enabling them to collect and exchange data. This data exchange allows SME manufacturers to digitise their plants and factories for better productivity and …
Researchers from AT&T’s Alien Labs have detected malware that targets endpoints and Internet of Things (IoT) devices running Linux. The malware, which is being called “Shikitega is delivered in a multistage infection chain where each module responds to a part of the payload and downloads and executes the next one.” Shikitega could be exploited to …
In this article, we bring to you Palo Alto Networks’ approach to implementing secure clinical and device workflow management in six steps. These steps constitute our definition of an ideal methodology that relieves both network security and clinical teams from the day-to-day operational burdens of securing and managing medical devices. With attack surfaces widening and …
Businesses have the freedom to now choose the connectivity that suits their use of cases arising from user need, rather than industry specificity. With any IoT project, trade-offs must be made when selecting how to connect your device. Factors to consider include latency, battery life, coverage, mobility, and throughput. From a mobility perspective, cellular may …
Read on this article for a roadmap to successful IoT device -life-cycle management including how to navigate the complexity of the deployment, and a breakdown of the 5 stages of a device’s lifecycle.
Security has long been a worry for the Internet of Things projects, and for many organizations with active or planned IoT deployments, security concerns have hampered digital ambitions. By implementing IoT security best practices, however, risk can be minimized. Fortunately, IoT security best practices can help organizations reduce the risks facing their deployments and broader …
It is challenging to ensure your IoT designs function as intended in a dense RF environment. Innovate with confidence by implementing a comprehensive approach for testing IoT designs across the device lifecycle. Explore the five areas you need to address in IoT design and test for a successful IoT implementation, and learn tips for: managing …
IoT is opening doors to exciting new applications and opportunities for many industries. Billions of connected devices are flooding the IoT ecosystem, bringing unprecedented challenges to meet critical requirements for successful IoT implementation. To overcome these challenges, you need a deep understanding of design assessments, test considerations, and trade-offs throughout the product lifecycle, from initial …
In service, the most important metric is customer satisfaction. A customer whose equipment is up and performing to specification is a happy one—but your team might lack the insights they need to improve first-time-fix rates (FTFR), mean time to repair (MTTR), and other key KPIs. This article explores how remote condition monitoring unlocks actionable data …
Delivering topnotch service while managing costs and efficiencies has become increasingly complex for field service organizations. This article explores the major challenges hindering success and how the Industrial Internet of Things combined with augmented reality makes it possible for organizations to: Decrease unscheduled downtime by 30% and improve first-time fix rates by 92% Increase service …
Organizations now can take real-time, proactive control to remediate issues and protect against network threats with software-controlled sensors and data plane engineering capabilities. In this article, you’ll learn: The drivers behind next-generation networks The importance of analytics at the edge The role of MantisNet’s solutions in helping manage real-time intelligence at the edge Deploying continuous …
The promise of digital twins to streamline maintenance and asset utilization is becoming clear. The proliferation of the Internet of Things devices is laying the groundwork for digital twins, which promise to spur efficiency and improved performance in products and operations. This article explores the use of digital twins in the current marketplace, how digital …
Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) and LTE-M have set new standards for LPWA networking by prioritizing low-cost, low-power, minimal infrastructures, robust reach over massive distances, and scalability to cover a large number of deployed devices. This article will help define the advantages of LTE-M over competing strategies, detail specific network nuances, talk to operational efficiencies, define reliable …
What security and digital transformation leaders need to know about the risks posed by unmanaged IoT devices and the key capabilities required to secure them. IoT devices are everywhere. While they streamline businesses in many ways, they also give adversaries a wide-open opportunity to gain unrestricted access to corporate and OT networks. These smart connected …
Battery life is one of the most important considerations for IoT devices. An optimized battery is a huge differentiator and gives device manufacturers a competitive advantage. Explore this eBook to discover the steps you can take to optimize the battery life in your IoT devices.
The industrial edge needs intelligence for many Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) projects to produce successful results, both technically and financially. To make the edge “intelligent,” end users must understand what constitutes the real edge close to or even at the data sources, what both the edge and the cloud can and cannot accomplish, the …
What is IoT? Internet of things is the extension of Internet connectivity into physical devices and everyday objects. It can be embedded with electronics, Internet connectivity, and other forms of hardware, these devices can communicate and interact with others over the Internet, and they can be remotely monitored and controlled. Simply go through the step …
Delivering an ASIC-based product to the consumer market is always challenging. Manufacturing costs must be kept down, and on-time delivery is critical. Read the case study and learn how digitalSTROM, an ioT company delivering home automation solutions was able to: Cut ASIC manufacturing costs Deliver products on time to distributors Ensure high quality and reliability …
The world of manufacturing is transforming, driven by digital technologies like the industrial IoT and augmented reality. As products and operations within factories become increasingly connected and smart, IIoT data can help manufacturers drive more informed business decisions and predict customer preferences and behaviors. Read on this IIoT Q&A article to find out how to …
The OWASP Internet of Things (IoT) Project for 2018 has just been released! started in 2014 as a way help Developers, Manufacturers, Enterprises, and Consumers to make better decisions regarding the creation and use of IoT systems. This continues today with the 2018 release of the OWASP IoT Top 10, which represents the top 10 …
94% of companies believe the IoT will impact global markets over the next 3 years. (Source: Ericsson) Combining IoT with big data and analytics could deliver incremental revenue of $14.4 trillion in the next decade. (Source: Morgan Stanley)