Key Considerations For IoT Security
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As surprising as this may sound, there was a time when IoT security was seen as an afterthought (for some), which led to avoidable costs and painstaking work to retroactively add security elements into devices and systems to ensure they were protected from attacks. But as the IoT industry grows, companies are realizing the importance of IoT security and it is becoming more top of mind for companies at every stage of their IoT journey – whether they are actively deploying solutions for themselves or their clients or building different components to help bring an IoT solution to life.?
It’s hard to stress enough how critical it is for companies to be thinking about security as early in the development process as possible. But what should you be thinking about? How can you go about ensuring your devices and solutions are secure and protected from current and future vulnerabilities? What can you do if you’ve already deployed devices without optimal protection? These are just some of the questions that IoT security experts and companies are asked every day, and, of course, the answers can vary and depend on your situation, but in many instances, the things you need to consider when it comes to IoT security are fairly straightforward.
Check out what our Partners, who are experts in IoT security, have to say when it comes to the key considerations you should be thinking about for IoT security.
Christopher Schouten , Sr. Marketing Director at Kudelski IoT
“To comply with emerging regulations and standards, first and foremost, IoT devices must be designed with security in mind, preferably at a silicon level, enabling secure communication and encryption methods. Additionally, regular firmware updates should be provided to address vulnerabilities and ensure that the devices remain secure over time. Authentication and authorization mechanisms should also be implemented to prevent unauthorized access to the devices and their data. Outdated methods of provisioning devices – prone to human error – should be replaced by more modern in-field provisioning techniques that enable devices to join networks securely.”
Ben Walshe , Head of Marketing at Crypto Quantique
“Buyers need to ensure IoT devices are securely authenticated, transmit data via encryption, and are regularly updated for firmware and physical security. A multi-layered approach that incorporates hardware and software security measures is crucial, such as a root of trust and secure connectivity. It is important that a buyer performs a careful evaluation of the IoT device security features that happens before purchase and continues to pressure current and new vendors to deploy devices securely.”
Sam Colley , CEO at Pod Group - A Giesecke+Devrient Company
“With the massive ongoing increase in connected devices, the opportunity for cyber-attacks has become significantly greater. Layering security measures at both the network and device levels is crucial when dealing with numerous endpoints.
Product development increasingly incorporates security from the outset, in a process known as "Security by Design." For instance, there is a trend towards using eSIMs rather than pluggable SIM cards. eSIMs are soldered directly into the device, making them impossible to remove or tamper with.
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Implementing Security by Design results in more effective security measures that are better integrated into the device's architecture and demonstrate to your customers that their devices are secure. In addition, it’s more cost-effective than retrofitting devices with security features later on, which is great for your bottom line.”?
Grace Burkard , Director of Operations at ioXt Alliance
“Ideally, the manufacturer would implement security into their devices by default, but there are steps consumers can take to further protect themselves. Use a different complex password for each account, there are great password managers out there to help with this. If available, set up Multi-Factor Authentication to verify your identity and protect against unknown or unauthorized users. Turn on automatic software updates so devices have the latest versions that protect against vulnerabilities and patch bug issues. A growing trend is security certification, and as more devices become certified, consumers should look for labels or marks indicating a device’s level of security.”
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