QUESTION The Information Technology industry is a rapidly evolving space, and it is essential for professionals to stay up to date with the latest trends in order to remain competitive. The Information Technology industry is ever-evolving, and so are the skills and technologies that are in high demand. In the current Information Technology (IT) industry, …
Internet of Things
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 …
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 …
As we enter into a new decade, it’s important to reflect on the changes that have taken place in recent years and how they have affected the business landscape. Two major phenomena that have emerged in recent years are “servitisation” and “Industry 4.0”, and both have had a major impact on product firms, not only …
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 …
This case study illustrates how mobile operators can build a recurrent revenue business by integrating subscription-based, all-in-one smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detection products into their smart home portfolios – exploiting existing connectivity technology such as NB-IoT. Being 16 years in the business of alarm systems we’ve learnt that technology must serve people. Therefore, we …
Offering a unique combination of extremely low power consumption and a set of peripherals for IoT endpoint applications is the new 48-MHz RA2E2 Group by Renesas Electronics Corporation, which is based on the latest Arm Cortex-M23 core. The RA2E2 Group MCUs address the demanding needs of IoT endpoint applications, including wearables, medical devices, appliances and …
Vodafone doubles number of sites for UK NB-IoT network Vodafone has doubled the number of sites in UK NB-IoT network, coverage has reached 98% of its network to meet the growing demand for IoT services from customers across the country. The network expansion supports ongoing Vodafone investments in IoT platforms and services to support the growing …
Ceva unveils RivieraWaves UWB IP platform Ceva RivieraWaves UWB IP platform is an ultra-wideband (UWB) turnkey mac and phy platform. The IP complies with IEEE 802.15.4z, accordance with FiRa Consortium specifications. RivieraWaves UWB IP platform delivers secure, centimetre-level accuracy and location information through time-of-flight (ToF) ranging and angle-of-arrival (AoA) processing. Read more: CEVA Press Release …
OQ Technology set to launch the first IoT commercial satellite OQ Technology will be launching next month its first commercial satellite to a sun-synchronous orbit via a launch agreement with Spaceflight. The smallsat will lift off on the SpaceX Transporter-2 mission, scheduled to launch no earlier than June 2021. Spaceflight is managing the procurement, mission …
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 …
As manufacturing supply chains continue to get more complex, it has becoming increasingly difficult to build IoT that can be trusted by both the manufacturer and device owner. This article will give you an understanding of the benefits of a Zero Trust Manufacturing approach, the top threats and vulnerabilities you face today, and how PKI …
