The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing as more and more devices are connected to the Internet. However, these devices can create vulnerabilities within an organization’s network if not properly protected. IoT devices with embedded security are better protected against a wide range of potential cybersecurity threats.
Embedded security is designed to protect the embedded components and software within an IoT device. Implementing IoT security at this level can be difficult but provides a number of benefits.
IoT device manufacturers face several challenges when attempting to secure their products against cybersecurity threats. Some of these challenges include:
An embedded security solution provides protection for IoT devices at the firmware level. Implementing this level of security within their devices can provide a number of benefits to IoT manufacturers, such as:
Check Point recommends a three step process for IoT device security. The first step in this process is assessing the cybersecurity risks associated with the device in question. Check Point offers a free IoT security assessment to enable IoT manufacturers to identify potential vulnerabilities within their products.
The second stage in the IoT protection process is hardening, which involves deploying an embedded security solution. Check Point’s IoT Protect Nano Agent provides security designed for IoT devices with a number of benefits, including:
Finally, IoT devices should be controlled. These devices should have security policies defined and enforced that help to protect them against cybersecurity threats and the risks of insecure network access.
Start this process by taking the free IoT security assessment. You’re also welcome to request an IoT security demo to learn how to implement embedded security to better protect your IoT devices.