IoT Security
Webinar – 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…
Read MoreHackers Target HVAC
An article from HVAC&R News in Australia highlights a 2020 report from Forescout in which HVAC systems are listed as #2 on the list of 10 riskiest IoT devices “Forescout Research Labs has released a report that uncovers the 10 riskiest Internet of Things (IoT) devices in 2020 – and number two on the list…
Read MoreIoT Security Update: August 2021
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean hackers take a vacation. It appears that the current implementations of our DOME™ platform for securing building automation networks and devices could not be better timed. Connected devices in smart buildings and industrial IoT networks continue to be targets for hackers looking to compromise and control systems. These cyber…
Read MoreIoT Security Update: June 2021
As vaccine rates are climbing in the U.S. and the country is returning to pre-pandemic daily activities, the team at Veridify is preparing to reopen our Shelton, CT office to align with government guidelines and the comfort level of our team. We are pleased to see the announcement of several in-person tradeshows and events planned…
Read MoreIoT Security Update: April 2021
We are excited to share that we have completed our site reviews for a proof-of-concept implementation of our DOME platform in a prime Midtown Manhattan commercial building. We’ve been closely collaborating with the building owner, the systems integrator, and our strategic technology partners, and are extremely excited about the value DOME delivers. We plan to…
Read MoreVeridify DOME™ and Complying with US Federal IoT Cybersecurity Law
In December 2020, as the 116th Session neared its end, Congress passed H.R. 1668, the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020, and the President signed it into law, Public Law 106-207 [Law]. The act’s primary objective is to establish minimum security standards for IoT devices owned or controlled by the Federal Government. It…
Read MoreIoT Security Update: February 2021
Veridify Security News and Updates Building systems are exposed to cyber-attacks, and our solution to address this growing concern is featured in Intel’s Solution Brief titled “Future-Proof Security for Building Automation Systems”, authored by Dr. Mark Jervis from Intel’s Programmable Systems Group, and our CEO, Louis Parks. This brief, ideal for those responsible for business…
Read MoreQuantum-Resistant IoT Security
Many IoT systems remain in the field for years or even decades, creating major challenges for security. Building automation and industrial systems are prime examples. Conventional IoT security techniques may be sufficient for now, but advances in technology like quantum computing will soon break popular methods like ECC and RSA. What’s the best way to…
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