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The Ultimate Guide to IoT Security

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for IoT Security.

What to know about IoT Security

The Internet of Things (IoT) Security tag covers a crucial and rapidly evolving area of technology focused on protecting connected devices and networks from increasing cyber threats. As IoT devices become more integrated into homes, industries, and critical infrastructure, understanding their security challenges is essential for businesses, manufacturers, and consumers alike.

Recent stories highlight advancements and concerns in IoT security, including the development of trust frameworks for device attestation, emerging security solutions for network access control, and significant investments forecasted in cloud-based IoT security services. Articles also emphasize the complexity of securing diverse IoT environments, from smart homes to healthcare and industrial control systems.

Readers exploring this tag will learn about the latest technologies, partnerships, and strategies employed by leaders in the field to manage risks, enhance device visibility, and implement zero trust security models. Furthermore, insights into regulatory developments, the role of AI and blockchain, and response to new malware threats provide a comprehensive perspective on safeguarding IoT ecosystems.

For anyone interested in the intersection of connectivity and cybersecurity, this tag offers valuable information on how stakeholders are addressing the vulnerabilities and opportunities presented by the Internet of Things.

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Recent IoT Security News

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
Data Protection

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems

AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords on cameras and access controls, prompting calls for stricter governance across physical security systems.

Last week

Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Smart Building

Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform

Flaws in widely used building controls could let remote attackers seize heating, lighting and access systems or expose sensitive data.

Last month

Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking
Ransomware

Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking

Factories face the highest cyber exposure, with industrial manufacturers hit by 1,567 attacks a week and 1,607 breaches a year, Digitain says.

Last month

Eseye adds SGP.32 support to AnyNet+ eSIM platform
Data Protection

Eseye adds SGP.32 support to AnyNet+ eSIM platform

The move is aimed at reducing IoT outage risk by adding fallback and orchestration controls alongside the latest remote SIM provisioning standard.

Last month

ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
Breach Prevention

ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition

The takeover should broaden ServiceNow’s security reach as it folds Armis’s asset-visibility tools into workflows for customers managing more devices and identities.

Last month

Proofpoint tracks cargo theft gang's post-breach tactics
Endpoint Protection

Proofpoint tracks cargo theft gang's post-breach tactics

Researchers say longer dwell time revealed how attackers scan freight, payments and banking systems to turn intrusions into cargo theft and fraud.

Last month

FIRST conference highlights AI & CVE disclosure push
Enterprise security

FIRST conference highlights AI & CVE disclosure push

Pressure is growing on AI vendors and software suppliers to improve vulnerability disclosure as experts warn basic CVE details are no longer enough.

Last month

IBM unveils AI cyber defences against autonomous attacks
Business Continuity

IBM unveils AI cyber defences against autonomous attacks

Large organisations are facing faster, more autonomous cyberattacks as IBM adds AI tools to spot weak points and speed up response.

Last month

Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Disaster Recovery

Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report

Ransomware hit manufacturers hardest in 2025 as incidents climbed 56 per cent, with ageing factory systems and suppliers widening exposure.

Last month

Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
Public Sector

Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform

Poor asset data can leave critical systems exposed, as the update turns xDome visibility gaps into prioritised security tasks.

Last month

Tenable launches OT asset discovery engine for security
Chief Information Security Officer

Tenable launches OT asset discovery engine for security

Customers can now spot hidden operational technology and IoT devices without extra hardware, helping close risky blind spots across mixed networks.

Last month

Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
Ransomware

Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds

Most companies still lack confidence in their response as 73% of senior cyber security decision-makers say they are not ready for a major attack.

Last month

Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
Data Protection

Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules

Rogue access points, credential theft and privacy breaches are the main threats the new guidelines aim to reduce across public and enterprise Wi-Fi.

Last month

Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
Public Sector

Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps

The update gives security teams prioritised fixes for missing asset data as attacks on operational technology continue to expose gaps in defences.

Last month

Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Hyperscale

Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection

Growing fears over harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks are driving demand for quantum-safe controls as data moves to edge systems and cloud services.

Last month

OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender
Firewalls

OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender

Enterprises can now assess suspicious files in under 100 milliseconds, as OPSWAT adds a machine-learning layer to MetaDefender.

Last month

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Manufacturing

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

Buyers of industrial control systems may gain confidence as Yokogawa’s plant software clears three independent cybersecurity certifications.

Last month

Attackers exploit trust in Blackpoint Cyber report
Enterprise security

Attackers exploit trust in Blackpoint Cyber report

Credential theft and trusted tools are helping intruders bypass traditional defences, with manufacturing firms among the hardest hit.

Last month

2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices
Software Updates

2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices

New EU rules could force access control makers to prove stronger patching, sourcing and disclosure processes as cyberattacks rise.

Last month

NCC Group warns DC power regulation is a cyber risk
Data centers

NCC Group warns DC power regulation is a cyber risk

Modern regulators now sit below software defences, raising the risk of attacks that could disrupt services, corrupt data or damage hardware.

Last month