What you need to secure your IoT devices

IoT is a fast-evolving emerging technology. There are hundreds of use cases where sensors make businesses healthy and increase effectiveness and efficiencies. Every IoT discussion must include a security component. Many IoT solutions come bundled with these four ways to secure the data created by the sensors. The benefits of IoT often pay for the solution.  

Secure Data to the Cloud.   

We mentioned this but, in more detail, backing up your device to the Cloud helps to ensure reduced breaches or exposer. Your critical information and data can be appropriately protected.   

Protect Cloud Credentials.   

As mentioned, it is easy for cybercriminals to gain access to unprotected IoT devices. With Cloud authentication credentials, frequently changing passwords and avoiding reused passwords can help protect your devices.   

Perform Audits.   

Performing frequent audits on your IoT devices can help identify the issue and prevent problems from happening. A lot of money can be saved from audits, and they can let you know if any of your devices need to be updated or replaced.    

Protecting Physical Infrastructure.   

IoT devices can face security attacks by physical access. If your device has USB ports, it is essential to maintain strict access to these devices to prevent breaches.    

Securing your IoT devices can feel overwhelming. It takes a lot of knowledge and steps to secure your devices properly. If you think you need help or even have questions about ways you can secure your devices, please contact us. 

What You Need to Know About Securing IoT Devices

IoT devices are getting more diverse as technology advances. Securing a device can be difficult because it requires a robust and in-depth security strategy. At the very least, you must secure your data in the Cloud, securely provision your IoT devices, and you need to protect your data as it travels through the public internet. Here are some ways to secure your IoT devices.

Secure Data to the Cloud.

We mentioned this but, in more detail, backing up your device to the Cloud helps to ensure reduced breaches or exposer. Your critical information and data can be appropriately protected.

Protect Cloud Credentials.

As mentioned, it is easy for cybercriminals to gain access to unprotected IoT devices. With Cloud authentication credentials, frequently changing passwords and avoiding reused passwords can help protect your devices.

Perform Audits.

Performing frequent audits on your IoT devices can help identify the issue and prevent the problems from happening. A lot of money can be saved from audits, and they can let you know if any of your devices need to be updated or replaced.

Protecting Physical Infrastructure.

IoT devices can face security attacks by physical access. If your device has USB ports, it is essential to maintain strict access to these devices to prevent breaches.

Securing your IoT devices can feel overwhelming. It takes a lot of knowledge and steps to secure your devices properly. If you think you need help or even have questions about ways you can secure your devices, please contact us.

From TEM to Managed IoT -The Future of Managing Endpoints

Telecom Expense Management continues to morph. It was changed dramatically when mobile devices entered the workplace as the workers demanded BYOD so they could be connected with the workplace. Today, things - not just people - machines, autos, equipment are now connected and mobile. This creates new challenges to keep track of these assets and their communications. This means a whole approach: Managed IoT, to the internet of your things can be easily inventoried and managed.

IoT creates new endpoints - people, assets, or equipment.

An accurate, up-to-the-minute asset inventory is at the core. The focus is asset intelligence - how each asset is being utilized. We can incorporate information from the identifiers as well as capture unstructured data about assets - such as contract terms or maintenance records. We provide reporting based on user permissions and needs - day to day users, analysts, and management.

This is an exciting new evolution and has many use cases in healthcare, supply chain, manufacturing, cold chain, and more.

Reach out and see how we can help in managing The Internet of Your Things.