Recent dynamics fueling the IoT (Internet of Thing) Cybersecurity



We are still at the early stage when it comes to the IoT (Internet of Thing) Cybersecurity (fragmented market). However the most exciting is to observe that the industry is aware of stakes and is focusing on what matters. Standardization and guideline developments are still in the early stages.

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One can then recall that, the ecosystem is expanding; from hardware (chipset/SoC/microcontroller) and firmware/software (embedded OS/RTOS/hypervisor), to applications (platform/cloud/service/analytics) across a wide range of verticals, including automotive, smart home, healthcare, and energy.

There is growing interest and requirement for improved levels of security to be designed into products, devices, and networks to protect data, combat fraud, and prevent criminal hacking.

Promising opportunities, and undeniably challenges, will center on securing assets, protecting data, and ensuring privacy.

Market players pioneering the expansion of the IoT cybersecurity vendor ecosystem include Qualcomm, Gemalto, G&D, ARM, Imagination Technologies, Deutsche Telekom, Symantec, Wind River, QNX, Green Hills, Freescale, General Dynamics, Commsignia, Covisint, Cryptosoft, Waterfall Security, Oracle, Intel, Harman (TowerSec), Bastille, Rambus, Escrypt, Inside Secure, and ForgeRock among many others.

Numerous groups, including the Cloud Security Alliance, the Trusted Computing Group, the OWASP IoT Project, the IEE, GSMA, NFC Forum, ISO, GlobalPlatform, and IoT Security Foundation, among others, are working on different aspects of security standards, from hardware designs to network connectivity. 

According to ABI Research, it is important to keep in mind numerous considerations, such as small footprints, lightweight agents, low energy consumption, mobile assets, and permeable networks.