UK businesses encountered more than 753,341 malicious attempts to breach their online and IT systems on average in 2024, according to the latest research from Beaming. The attack level marked a 4% increase than attacks in 2023, making 2024 the…
Security
Does paying with a smartwatch pose a security risk?
It’s thanks to Near Field Communication (NFC) technology that we’re able to make contactless payments using our smartphones or wearable technologies like smart watches, as well as for asset tracking and access control purposes. Although NFC technology is being harnessed…
Direct Insight webinar covers CRA training for embedded engineers
A webinar hosted by David Pashley, Managing Director of Direct Insight in December 2024 delved into the finer points of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) legislation, covering the scope, timeline, requirements and reviewing the compliance process, for the benefit of…
Addressing cyber resilience act challenges for embedded engineers
Close on the heels of the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act, which establishes mandatory cybersecurity standards for consumer IoT devices, The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a significant piece of legislation proposed by the European Commission to…
Making sure devices are secure by design
By Caitlin Gittins, Editor of IoT Insider As IoT devices proliferate to the “tune of billions”, ensuring device security is not left behind is imperative. But this can often happen, as illustrated by Christopher Schouten, Senior Director of IoT security…
Why SLA compliance is key to make monitoring solutions sign
By Martin Hodgson, Director Northern Europe at Paessler The number of IoT devices worldwide is forecast to nearly double, from 15.9 billion in 2023 to over 32.1 billion in 2030. That means IT managers are dealing with more data, systems,…
Are embedded manufacturers ready for new IoT security compliance demands?
The Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed how we live, work, and interact with our surroundings. From monitoring our health to managing our homes, IoT devices have become so seamlessly integrated into our daily lives that their presence often goes…
Navigating gaps in organisational security
By Marty Rickard, Senior Customer Success Manager – APAC, Nozomi Networks This article originally appeared in the October 24 magazine issue of IoT Insider. In today’s digital age, cyber security has become a critical concern for organisations worldwide. From sophisticated cyber…
How to make your business AI-ready: talking to Vincent Korstanje, CEO OF Kigen
This article originally appeared in the October 24 magazine issue of IoT Insider. By Caitlin Gittins, Editor of IoT Insider The recent publication of Kigen’s guide for businesses on ‘Cyber smarts for AI’ recognises that AI has become an indispensable technology…
IMC and GCF looking to establish global certification for IoT
IoT M2M Council (IMC) and Global Certification Forum (GCF) are joining forces to create a joint initiative to evaluate a global cybersecutiy certification for IoT services. IMC and GCF have formed a joint task force, which will determine how feasible…
