IoT devices protected by security solutions to grow, Juniper Research finds

A new study from Juniper Research has found the global number of IoT devices protected by cybersecurity solutions will hit 28 billion by 2028, an increase on 14 billion in 2024. This represents a growth of 100% over the next…

The cybersecurity risks of an increasingly connected world

2024 was the worst year on record for attempted cyber attacks, Rahul Tyagi, CEO and Founder of SECQAI told IoT Insider on the latest episode of IoT Unplugged, which raises a very serious question: what can be done to combat…

lowRISC announces formal verification for CHERIoT-Ibex

lowRISC C.I.C., the open silicon ecosystem organisation, recently announced the addition of formal verification to the toolbox of open source design verification (DV) techniques used to ensure the commercial level quality of the Microsoft-created CHERIoT-Ibex core, the processor at the…

Q&A: George Dunlop from Quantum Dice talks through secure by design

Last year, Quantum Dice joined the sixth cohort of the UK government-backed initiative, Digital Security by Design (DSbD) Technology Access Programme, which seeks to create resilient technologies from known and emerging security threats. To learn more about their reasons for…

BSI encourages IoT device manufacturers to consider cybersecurity testing

Manufacturers of Internet-connected devices such as smart speakers and gaming consoles are being encouraged to act now to meet impending market access requirements around cybersecurity, or risk losing access to the EU market. Designed to enhance the cybersecurity of certain…

Ontinue expands service to address growing IoT threats

Ontinue recently announced the expansion of its managed services to include IoT/OT environments, Ontinue ION for IoT Security. It is an add-on service to the Ontinue ION MXDR service that extends continuous protection to secure customers’ IoT and OT environments.…

Zscaler report shows disconnect between confidence and ability

A global survey from Zscaler has revealed a key disconnect between IT leader confidence in their organisation’s ability to weather upcoming failure scenarios such as blackouts, brownouts and cyber attacks, and the effectiveness of current security approaches. According to the…

Telefónica Tech and IBM to collaborate on quantum-safe technology

Telefónica Tech and IBM announced a collaboration agreement to develop and deliver security solutions that address the security challenges posed by future quantum computers. Quantum computing will enable more advanced calculations but, in the same vein, poses challenges to traditional…

US Cyber Trust Mark will empower consumers, says Sharon Hagi of Silicon Labs

The US Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary labelling scheme that aims to empower consumers by labelling devices certified by the scheme, was officially launched by the White House on 7th January 2025.  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which was tasked…

Exein and MediaTek partner on embedded cybersecurity

Exein and MediaTek have announced a partnership that transforms device security on a massive scale. Exein’s cybersecurity technology will be integrated into MediaTek’s Genio platform, beginning with the 24.1 release of MediaTek IoT Yocto. This partnership will bring security features…