From Karate Kid to IoT Hero : How the Bunkai Platform allows you to tackle security like a master

“The Karate Kid" is a classic underdog story about a young boy moving to a new town and becoming the target of local bullies. He befriends Mr. Miyagi, a wise and skilled martial artist who teaches him karate, not just for self-defence, but also to instil important life lessons.??

IoT sometimes feels like moving into that new town. There?are plenty of security challenges and regulations we need to overcome as we attempt to successfully deploy our connected offerings.?

Luckily, we have come across the Mr. Miyagi of IoT securities. SevenShift’s Bunkai platform.?

Bunkai, in Japanese, translates as “analysis”. It is?a platform designed to enable you to simply and quickly identify, and address real-world malicious threats to your IoT solution, all while complying with cybersecurity standards and upcoming legislation.???

Raft of cybersecurity legislation?

In late 2024, ZARIOT took part in a webinar where industry expert Cédric Levy-Bencheton from Cetome? spoke at length about the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and it’s impact on all connected devices within the EU.??

CRA, in combination with other standards, such as ETSI EN 303 645, IEC 62443, etc., has far-reaching effects on the industry globally. Keeping up with the obligations of these regulations and adhering to their advice to provide real-world security can be intimidating. Additionally, formulating a strategy to design and test how to best respond to the requirements can become truly overwhelming! ? ?

Over the past few years, ZARIOT have brought together a collection of trusted partners, with the specific aim of assisting our customers in accelerating their go to market. These include functionality providers, as well as service suppliers and consultants.??

SevenShift and the Bunkai platform fulfil a particularly important role in our community of resources. While most address a specific requirement i.e., security encryption or, blockchain support, Bunkai allows you to understand how your device is operating and identifies the areas of security risk. This gives you the exact information you need to decide how best to mitigate your problems and in turn align your device to conform to regulations.?

More on Bunkai?

Bunkai provides a plug-and-test approach. You simply and securely connect your device to the platform from anywhere in the world. Cellular connectivity is available via the ZARIOT SIM, but devices served by ethernet or Wi-Fi can use the built-in VPN support. Even if your device is isolated, you can upload and analyse your traces in a PCAP format.?

This remote access methodology makes securing IoT easier than ever before. Coupled this with both dynamic and static tests for all-in-one test suite, including network traffic firmware you can guarantee your IoT is secure from chip to cloud and even onto the user.?

The platform is supported by the SevenShift team, who have decades of experience with hands-on testing and pen-testing of IoT and OT devices. They also give sound advice to mitigate any situation you may encounter and are able to provide secure-by-design, consulting, and professional training services.?

Bunkai provides a safe, automated environment and a cutting-edge tool to allow you to secure and drive your device compliance. With the bonus that, unlike Mr. Miyagi, you will not have to paint their fence or polish their ’47 Ford convertible.

If you would learn more and see a demo on how to optimize your IoT testing and compliance, ZARIOT will be hosting a free-to-attend webinar on Tuesday 18th February.?

You never know you may find your IoT’s “crane kick” for hackers and everyone knows “if do right, no can defence"!?

About ZARIOT?

As an award-winning cellular IoT connectivity provider, ZARIOT has opened our network to innovation. We aim to provide IoT developers with the necessary tools and functions to add features, flexibility, and security for bespoke IoT solutions. We achieve this using our in-house technical expertise and growing ecosystem of partners, enabling us to bring new participants and use cases to market faster, while ensuring security and regulatory compliance remains at the root of any solution.?

About SevenShift?

SevenShift is a boutique cybersecurity firm dedicated to securing the connected world. With deep expertise in IoT, OT, and IT security, we provide tailored solutions that empower businesses to build, test, and maintain secure systems. Our hands-on approach spans security assessments, consulting, and training, ensuring that organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. Through continuous innovation and collaboration with industry partners, we help companies navigate compliance, enhance resilience, and integrate security seamlessly into their products and operations.?

An article written by Jimmy Jones