ByteSnap Design has forecast a wave of convergence across AI, wireless technology, and cybersecurity in 2026, marking what the consultancy describes as a decisive turning point for embedded systems. The Birmingham-based design firm expects next year to bring the first…
DigiCert and Citrix move to automate certificate management as validity periods shrink
DigiCert and Citrix have launched an integration aimed at automating SSL/TLS certificate management for enterprises operating across hybrid and multi-Cloud environments, as shrinking certificate lifetimes increase pressure on IT teams to streamline encryption processes. The partnership, announced on 13th November…
Exabeam helps MAIRE cut alert noise and speed up cyber response
MAIRE, the Italian technology and engineering group focused on the energy transition, has adopted Exabeam’s New-Scale Security Operations Platform to modernise its global cybersecurity operations and improve analyst efficiency. The move, part of a three-year effort to strengthen its cyber…
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…
Could a child’s smart watch rig Eurovision? Inside the wild world of IoT insecurity
Picture this: your child’s bright, cartoon-faced smart watch — sold as a way to keep them safe — could, in theory, become a tiny cog in a plot to rig a TV talent show. It sounds ridiculous, but as Ken…
UK defence and cyber chiefs call on IoT industry to take lead in securing national resilience
UK defence and cyber security leaders have urged the IoT industry to play a central role in strengthening the nation’s digital defences, warning that the boundary between commercial technology and national security has all but disappeared. At the IoT Security…
AI threats outpace security expertise
Vanta released its third annual State of Trust Report, an in-depth analysis uncovering trends in AI, security, compliance, and trust from a survey of 3,500 IT and business leaders across the US, UK, France, Germany, and Australia. Today, 69% of…
Zscaler launches new tools to speed fault detection and cut downtime
Zscaler, the US-listed Cloud security group, has unveiled a suite of upgrades to its Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) platform, designed to help enterprises detect and fix network and application issues more quickly, in a move aimed at reducing costly digital…
Panasonic’ wireless modules conform with new Radio Equipment Directive
Panasonic Industry Europe confirms alignment of its wireless modules with the newly adopted European Radio Equipment Directive (RED) EN 18031-1:2024. From 1st August 2025, all wireless devices placed on the EU market must comply with all RED cybersecurity requirements. This…
From passwords to passkeys: securing connected devices with modern authentication
Connected devices power modern industries, but passwords leave them exposed. Niall McConachie, regional director (UK & Ireland) at Yubico writes that passkeys offer stronger, phishing-resistant authentication, helping manufacturers secure data, meet regulations, and build lasting user trust. The Internet of…
