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SESIP embraced as European IoT security evaluation standard

Ryan Daws — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:02:19 +0000

GlobalPlatform’s Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) has been embraced as the foundation for a European Standard (EN). This milestone decision aims to streamline the IoT ecosystem’s approach to regulatory challenges and facilitate a comprehensive understanding, deployment, and explanation of security measures. “This is all about raising the bar for IoT security,” commented Eve... Read more »

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Asimily report highlights threats to connected healthcare devices

Ryan Daws — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:12:13 +0000

Asimily has released a report delving into the intricate challenges faced by healthcare delivery organisations (HDOs) when it comes to safeguarding their Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices from cyber threats. HDOs are grappling with a myriad of issues, chiefly the fact that their dependency on connected devices is paramount to patient outcomes and the... Read more »

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Qiang Huang, Palo Alto Networks: On addressing IoT device security challenges

Ryan Daws — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:16:03 +0000

The security of IoT devices is of paramount concern across various industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve. IoT News caught up with Qiang Huang, head of IoT security product management at Palo Alto Networks, to shed light on the advancements and challenges facing IoT security. Huang emphasised that, while IoT has become integral... Read more »

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IoT will drive the embedded security market to $4.6B

Ryan Daws — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:24:17 +0000

According to ABI Research, the demand for embedded security in IoT devices is on the rise. In the rapidly-evolving landscape of the IoT, high-performance embedded secure hardware is becoming increasingly important. Traditionally, high-performance secure hardware has been associated with devices such as PCs and smartphones. However, as penetration into these markets reaches saturation, new opportunities... Read more »

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UK, Canada, and Singapore join forces to secure IoT devices

Ryan Daws — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:49:01 +0000

The UK, Canada, and Singapore are joining forces to improve the security of IoT devices. In a joint statement, the governments of the respective countries noted the economic and social benefits of IoT devices. However, they also warned of the risks of insecure IoT devices not just to consumers’ own security, privacy, and safety, but... Read more »

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Kaji malware targets IoT devices using SSH brute-force attacks

Ryan Daws — Tue, 05 May 2020 13:29:40 +0000

Security researchers have discovered a new malware called Kaji which is targeting IoT devices using SSH brute-force attacks. Malware is increasingly targeting IoT devices, and it’s little surprise why. Statista estimates there are around 20 billion IoT devices installed today, while IDC predicts 41.6 billion devices generating 79.4 zettabytes of data by 2025. Kaji was... Read more »

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