In response to growing concerns over cybersecurity and data protection in the IoT landscape, particularly for consumer IoT where personal data is collected, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has released a document outlining high-level security provisions for consumer IoT…
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Taoglas achieves cybersecurity certification
Taoglas, a provider of antennas and IoT components, has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 readiness and Level 1 attestation. The CMMC Program is a framework developed by the US Department of Defense (DOD) to enhance the cybersecurity…
Halloween: The scary side of unsecure embedded devices
As the haunting hour of Halloween nears, a universal holiday celebrated on the 31st October with its roots in pagan traditions and now better recognised as a commercial holiday during which people spend serious money, IoT Insider reflects on the…
Xiphera partners with Crypto Quantique
Xiphera, a provider of hardware-based cryptographic security, recently announced its partnership with Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven IoT device security. The combination of Xiphera’s nQrux Hardware Trust Engines and quantum-secure cryptographic IP, with Crypto Quantique’s QDID PUF (Physically Unclonable…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Best cybersecurity practices
This October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual event first established by the US and Congress in 2004, and spearheaded by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), designed to spread education about online safety and promote best cybersecurity practices…
10th edition of IoTSF Conference: emphasising knowledge sharing
The tenth edition of the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) Conference in London on the 23rd October greeted a gathering of cybersecurity and security experts, as discussions revolved around the increasing risks posed by more devices becoming connected; the importance of…
SolarEdge PV inverters are certified with Radio Equipment Directive
SolarEdge Technologies recently announced that its range of photovoltaic (PV) inverters has secured early certification and compliance with the European Commission’s New Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Article 3.3, which sets out new cybersecurity requirements. Set to be enforced from August…
LINX achieves recertification for an ISO standard
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has successfully achieved recertification for the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, maintaining its commitment to the highest levels of operational and security practices. ISO/IEC 27001:2022, commonly referred to as ISO 27001, is a globally recognised benchmark that…
Zscaler’s report looks at evolving threat landscape
Zscaler has released its Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report, which examines the evolving cyber threat landscape affecting mobile, IoT, and OT systems from June 2023 to May 2024. The report highlights the pressing need for organisations…
NIS2 Directive comes into force today
The NIS2 Directive officially came into force today, as the European Commission adopted the Directive’s first rules, which outline strict cybersecurity requirements. NIS2 Directive builds on foundations of NIS The Directive, which marks the first piece of EU-wide legislation on…
