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What does the rise in IoT mean for cyber security?

Internet connected devices are becoming embedded in our everyday lives, with almost every object either already connected or currently being modified in an attempt to be smart, writes Grayson Milbourne, the security intelligence director at Webroot. (more…)

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January 26, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Security and collaboration will drive IoT adoption

We recently saw the Internet Society (ISOC) calling for more standards to be adopted within the Internet of Things, writes Manfred Kube, the head of M2M segment and offer marketing at Gemalto. Releasing a whitepaper discussing the issues and challenges of IoT, the ISOC is urging vendors and users of IoT devices and systems both have a collective obligation to ensure they do not expose IoT stakeholders, and the internet itself, to potential harm. (more…)

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December 27, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Four security tips for IoT application developers

As we count down to 2016, we can safely say we are living in an IoT age, writes Calum Barnes the product owner of Xively by LogMeIn. A few years ago, the idea of the Internet of Things sounded like science fiction, but it is quickly becoming reality. Due to the rapid growth of this market, entrepreneurs and big businesses alike are bringing amazing IoT innovations to market on what feels like a daily basis. (more…)

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December 23, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

IoT and security: Hype, hysteria or cause for concern?

Any new technology is bound to have its share of challenges and barriers — for example the initial security concerns around cloud computing — and the Internet of Things (IoT) is no different, writes Mary Beth Hall, the director of product management and development at Verizon. IoT currently connects millions of devices, and our commissioned research predicts there’ll be more than five billion IoT devices by 2020. (more…)

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December 21, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Dining out on data – operators take their share

The telecoms industry is being transformed overnight as consumers’ insatiable appetite for data and faster, better quality services continues to grow, writes Chris Mills the chief technology officer EMEA of Pivotal. (more…)

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December 16, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Security of Things World 2016

Event date: June 27-28, 2015
Berlin

Security of Things World is the industry event for engaged, high level, international executives from across all sectors that are affected by the need for security of the Internet of Things. (more…)

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November 17, 2015

Posted by: IoT global network

Internet of Things Security 2015

Event date: September 22-23, 2015
Boston, USA

Internet of Things Security 2015 is the first event of its kind to focus on the security issues surrounding IoT and managing the information and data associated with the ever increasing amount of connected devices and appliances. (more…)

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August 6, 2015

Posted by: IoT global network

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Phoenix Energy Technologies achieves SOC 2 Type II certification

Phoenix Energy Technologies, a provider of property-technology solutions that help organisations optimise energy-intensive assets like HVAC, refrigeration and lighting, has announce that it has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy in the handling of our clients’ data.

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April 14, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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CyberArk and Device Authority, in collaboration with Microsoft, deliver device authentication for manufacturers

CyberArk and Device Authority, in collaboration with Microsoft, have launched a solution that strengthens and scales connected device authentication to enterprise applications with Zero Trust principles. It helps manufacturers reduce cyber risk from connected devices in factory floors and edge environments with robust identity security, automated access management and device lifecycle protection. 

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March 11, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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SmartSense by Digi achieves SOC 2 Type II certification

SmartSense by Digi, part of Digi International has announced its achievement of SOC 2 Type II certification, an industry compliance standard designed to enable and enforce robust data security measures across enterprise environments. This underscores the SmartSense organisation’s dedication to ensuring customer data remains secure, private and confidential through enhanced data protection and operational standards that support both regulatory and quality assurance. By receiving SOC 2 Type II certification at the organisation level, SmartSense removes internal approval friction for their customers and accelerates their return on investment and programme success outcomes. (more…)

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November 13, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska