Posts Tagged ‘IoT security’
The Role of Cybersecurity for IoT Devices
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we live and work. With billions of connected devices, from smartphones to home appliances, building controls and industrial machinery, our world is more interconnected than ever before. However, this connectivity also brings with it significant security risks. Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in ensuring that data…
Read MoreDemystifying 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreRipple20 Vulnerabilities
For anyone who follows security and the IoT, the recently identified “Ripple20” vulnerabilities revealed by the Israeli firm JSOF will not be a surprise. However, as the number of connected devices continues to grow exponentially, what these recent flaws dramatically showcase is the extent to which we are becoming reliant on IoT devices in both…
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