In the first part of this two-part series, Tyco’s Simon Gawne examined the technical obstacles to a cyber-secure IoT-based security network. Here, he outlines the cultural changes which organisations must go through if they are to ensure that every entry point is effectively guarded. (more…)
September 1, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing an increasingly large role in physical security, as perimeter-guarding devices such as CCTV and access management begin to take advantage of IP-based communications. Devices now have the power to share information faster than ever before and across a far wider physical area – but how secure are the security devices themselves? In a two-part series, Simon Gawne, director of integrated solutions and innovation at Tyco, investigates the need for security teams to consider not only the man outside the gate, but also the ghost in the machine, as hackers attempt to exploit vulnerable system backdoors. (more…)
August 31, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
CCS Insight’s latest global forecast for smart wearable devices confirms the continued momentum of wrist-worn technology. (more…)
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
The ZigBee Alliance, a non-profit association of companies creating, maintaining and delivering open, global standards for the low-power wireless Internet of Things (IoT), reported that Shenzhen, China-based ICT solutions provider, Huawei has joined the ZigBee Alliance. (more…)
August 30, 2016
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
From delivery vehicles to ATMs, air conditioning systems to CCTV cameras, the scope for commercial IoT appears to be as big, if not bigger than, the comparable consumer opportunity, writes Klaus Gheri, the vice president and general manager for network security at Barracuda Networks. However, for the business world, the IoT faces a major barrier to adoption: in their current state, the tools that help businesses deploy and secure IoT devices are simply not fit for purpose. (more…)
Posted by: George Malim
Wirepas and u-blox, a global provider in wireless and positioning modules and chips, have partnered to offer an advanced decentralised radio communications solution (comparable with advanced mesh technology) for demanding industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. (more…)
August 29, 2016
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
Four new LTE Cat M1 modules are to be launched for the U.S. and one LTE Cat NB1 for Europe at CTIA Super Mobility 2016, according to Telit. (more…)
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
Ralph Goodman, a professional writer and the resident expert on locks and security at the Lock Blog continues his article on how homeowners can protect themselves from the threats posed by IoT. (more…)
August 26, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
Analytics solutions company, Teradata Corp., has announced new deployment options for Teradata Aster Analytics: Teradata Aster Analytics on Hadoop and Teradata Aster Analytics on Amazon Web Services (AWS). (more…)
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
CEVA, Inc., a licensor of signal processing IP for smarter, connected devices, reported that Oticon, the provider of BrainHearing™ technology has licensed and deployed the RivieraWaves Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology. (more…)
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil