IoT Security

IoT security is comprised of tools and strategies to keep industrial control systems (ICS) safe.

What are IoT devices? Any device connected to the internet falls under the IoT security umbrella. From computers to data servers, biometric scanners, webcams, A/C units, access cards, and many more.

IoT security tools protect organizational devices from threats and breaches by identifying and monitoring risks, and highlighting vulnerabilities.

IoT device amounts differ by industry – some rely more heavily than others. Each industry will require different levels of IoT security, and the compliance standards that belong to that industry will dictate the minimum security to obtain.

Lack of regular patches, poor IoT device management, and weak password protection are some of the main challenges that IoT security faces. In addition to that, there are insecure interfaces, unreliable data protection, and IoT skills gaps that cause additional stress on IoT security.

Securing your industrial control systems requires a 4-pronged plan: assess, converge, segment, and comply. A robust IoT security portfolio allows IT and OT security to protect devices from all types of vulnerabilities while deploying the security level that best matches their application needs.

With the right combination of policy and technology, you can minimize risk through a comprehensive threat detection and anomaly detection plan that operates 24/7 and provides visibility and actionable insights your team can understand.