Icon Labs Launches Floodgate IoT Security Toolkit: Complete Security Solution for IoT Edge Devices
Solution enables devices to be easily and securely integrated with IoT Cloud Platforms, speeding time to market and ensuring device security Icon Labs’ Floodgate IoT Security Toolkit includes integration with Verizon’s ThingSpace IoT Cloud
IoT Security Foundation Announces Security Compliance Framework
Encourages industry use ‘with immediate effect’Release Date: December 6th 2016The Internet of Things Security Foundation (IoTSF) has announced the publication of its IoT Security Compliance Framework at its annual conference in London.The framework is part
IoT Security Foundation Publishes Best Practice Guidelines for Consumer Products and Vulnerability Disclosure
Users encouraged to display the Best Practice User mark Release Date: December 6th 2016 The Internet of Things Security Foundation (IoTSF) has announced the publication of two best practice guidelines alongside its IoT security
IoTSF Announces Alliance with prpl Foundation and puts ‘security by design’ at the heart of embedded computing
Collaboration to transform security of the Internet of Things Release date: 5th December 2016 The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) and the prpl Foundation, two influential not-for-profit organizations working to promote security and openness in
What Bruce Schneier teaches us about IoT and cybersecurity
Ben Dickson shares his thoughts in this blog which was originally posted here on Tech Talks Blog. As if I haven’t said it a million times, IoT security is critical. But just when I thought I had
How the IoT industry will self-regulate its security
Ben Dickson shares his thoughts in this blog which was originally posted here on Tech Talks Blog. Following last week’s DDoS attack against Dyn, which was carried out through a huge IoT botnet, there’s a general sense
Mirai Botnet Shows Just How Vulnerable the IoT Really Is
Alan Grau, President and co-founder of Icon Labs, member of the IoTSF, shares his thoughts on DDoS – Mirai Botnet attack. Read the original article here. Internet-based attacks are on the rise and, increasingly, these
The 2016 IoT Security Foundation Conference just got better
We’ve added another 4 expert talks to the already impressive line-up Click to read more
The IoT Security Foundation: One year on
It’s quite incredible to think that it has been a full year since the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) was founded. At the launch event, Stan Boland (now CEO, FiveAI) outlined the journey to that
Intrusion Detection for the IIoT: How do we detect threats on the factory floor
Alan Grau, President and co-founder of Icon Labs, member of the IoTSF, shares his thoughts on how to detect threats in Industrial IoT. Read the original article here. The Industrial IoT (IIoT) provides manufacturers in
Internet of Things Security Foundation Announces Conference on “Building an Internet of Trust”
Announces speakers and issues a call for papers Release Date: August 31st 2016 The Internet of Things Security Foundation (IoTSF) has announced its starting line-up of speakers for its second annual conference and
The IoT ransomware threat is more serious than you think
Ben Dickson shares his thoughts in this blog which was originally posted here on Tech Talks Blog. The IoT ransomware threat is more serious than you think At the recent Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas, two
IoT botnets might be the cybersecurity industry’s next big worry
Ben Dickson shares his thoughts in this blog which was originally posted here on Tech Talks Blog. IoT botnets might be the cybersecurity industry’s next big worry A recent DDoS attack staged against a brick-and-mortar jewelry store highlights
The rise of IoT and the associated security risks
This blog, by Amit Ashbel, has been reproduced by kind permission of ITProPortal - the original is posted here . The rise of IoT and the associated security risks The proliferation of IoT devices in the workplace presents
Internet of Things Security Foundation Announces FREE Whitepaper: Establishing Principles for IoT Security
Also seek reviewers and adopters for security best practice guidelines Release Date: August 4th 2016 The Internet of Things Security Foundation (IoTSF) has published a free whitepaper which is intended as a primer for
WANTED: Consumer IoT / Smart Home Security Reviewers and Best Practice Adopters
If you're security conscious you'll notice that there has not been any slow down in the media on consumer IoT hack-related stories. The hack on light bulbs from Osram is just of the most recent
Internet of Things Security Foundation Joins Hacking Community at Blackhat and DEF CON conferences in Las Vegas
Seeks reviewers for security best practice guidelines Release Date: July 28th 2016 Two board directors and security expert members from the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) will be seeking input from hackers and security researchers at
IoT + Toys: Connected Toys Require More Security
This blog has been reproduced by kind permission of ReadWrite. This blog post, originally posted here on ReadWrite.com by Amanda Razani, discusses the opportunities and risks when integrating connectivity into toys. In an age where
Machine learning will be key to securing IoT in smart homes
Machine learning has seen a significant rise in popularity across a very broad range of applications in recent years - so why not apply it to IoT security? Ben Dickson shares his thoughts in this blog
When it comes to security, Internet of Things adopters are being left to their own devices
One of the fundamental questions we ask at IoTSF is "who owns security in IoT?" - it's not a simple answer as IoT includes a large eco-system of providers, adopters and end-users. It is clear
Safety = Security?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between safety and security? I would be surprised if you had unless you work in these areas as we tend to use the words interchangeably. Languages such as German, Norwegian and Spanish have one word to mean both - or so I am told by my associates who claim those languages as their mother tongue. Ever since the similarity caught my attention a couple of years ago, I have come across many native English speakers who regard the two as equivalent as well.