IoT Security
Demystifying OT and IoT Security and FPGAs
OT and IoT Security and FPGAs Connecting IT and OT networks delivers greater visibility and makes it possible to better utilize platforms, buildings, industrial PLCs, and more. But it also increases complexity and blurs network boundaries—resulting in vulnerabilities that provide hackers with ample opportunities to strike. In this podcast, we review how organizations deploy Field…
Read More77% Increase in Malware Attacks for IoT/Connected Devices in 1H22
There was an increase in malware attacks on IoT/Connected Devices of 77% in the first half of 2022, according to a recent report by Sonic Wall. The report also found that ransomware attacks were down 23%, but cryptojacking attacks were up 30%, and intrusion attempts were up by 19%. Cryptojacking uses processing power on unauthorized…
Read MoreCybersecurity to the Edge for Smart Building Infrastructure
This video is part of a webinar presented by KMC Controls, Veridify Security, and Arrow Intelligent Solutions regarding cybersecurity for smart buildings. A fundamental challenge to securing smart buildings, or any building large enough to have a building automation system, is how to protect devices so that they reject cyber attacks in real-time. Rejecting a…
Read MoreSeven Security Considerations for Smart Building Devices
A smart building or factory can contain thousands of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The problem is not all of them are secure. So, does that matter? At Veridify, we believe it does. A flaw in a single product can expose an organization, its people and customers to enormous personal, financial, and reputational risks. Smart…
Read MoreIoT & OT Security Update: August 2022
Veridify’s IoT & OT Cybersecurity News and Resources Commercial Building are Increasingly Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks. How Can Buildings be Made Cyber Safe? Increasing network connectivity for building devices is escalating the risk of cyber attacks. A recent Cybersecurity report* indicated that 75% of organizations experienced three or more intrusions in the past…
Read MoreDOME Building Automation and OT Network Cybersecurity Overview
The DOME cybersecurity platform stops cyber attacks before they can happen and provides device-level protection for building automation, smart buildings, operational technology (OT) networks, and industrial IoT. Based on a NIST-compliant zero trust framework, DOME makes it easy to retrofit cybersecurity to existing devices, and can be embedded into OEM devices and building controls. Cybersecurity…
Read MoreFuture-Proof Cybersecurity for Smart Buildings and the Industrial IoT
This video is part of a webinar on cybersecurity for Smart Buildings, Smart Cities, and Industrial IoT. This segment is the part specific to providing cyber protection for smart buildings, building automation, operational technology (OT) networks, and industrial IoT with DOME by Veridify Security. DOME stops cyber attacks before they can happen and is based…
Read MoreWebinar – Making Buildings and Industrial IoT Cyber Safe
Making Buildings and Industrial IoT Cyber Safe The increased connectivity of Operational Technology (OT) networks is increasing the cyber attack surface for buildings as well as IT systems. This webinar will review the different types of cybersecurity that can be deployed in both new and existing facilities, including Veridify’s DOME™ SaaS platform. Key Learnings: The…
Read MoreIoT Cybersecurity – CyberNews – IoT Devices are Gateways for a Cyber Breach
Below is an excerpt from an interview by CyberNews with Veridify Security CEO Louis Parks related to IoT Cybersecurity. Because of the pandemic and the rapid digital transformation, IoT devices were left forgotten, becoming common targets for cyber felons as well. Small IoT devices and connected building systems can introduce unseen security issues. Consequently, many…
Read MoreCyberattacks Shut Down Building Automation Systems
An article from Dark Reading in December 2021 highlights a cyber attack in Germany which caused a lock out from hundreds of building automation devices. “A building automation engineering firm experienced a nightmare scenario: It suddenly lost contact with hundreds of its building automation system (BAS) devices — light switches, motion detectors, shutter controllers, and…
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