IoT Security

Security challenges around Industry 4.0 and IoT

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IoT security is not a luxury but a must

Networked devices can give businesses a real boost with innovation, but anything connected to the Internet can be vulnerable to cyber attacks. From corporate servers to cloud storage, cybercriminals can find a way to attack systems in many places in an IoT ecosystem. So security is not a luxury but a must with any IoT project.

Especially in industries with systems that were previously separated from the "normal" IT landscape, i.e. classic OT (Operational Technology) environments, many new challenges around (cyber-) security arise. This is especially true in environments where the integration of protocols and devices that were not designed as part of a TCP/IP world (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).

Innovative companies can better realize their potential with networked devices and new services, but they cannot ignore security concerns. As you build your IoT ecosystem, make sure your business, data and processes are protected and have a good cyber security plan in place.

No IoT project without Cyber Security

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Reasons for an IoT Security Concept

The rules of IT security apply to OT systems

  • Proactively identify and eliminate weaknesses
  • Recognize and correct misconfigurations
  • Securing unsecure connections

Focus on control

  • Do not rely on manufacturer specifications
  • Take control of your systems
  • Manage your systems proactively

Defence against attacks

  • Protect your industrial networks
  • Close internal and external security gaps
  • Make it as difficult as possible for attackers

Protection at all levels

  • Only a comprehensive concept makes sense
  • Eliminate islands and silos
  • Trust and use proven solutions
TXOne for It & OT

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OT networks that have been isolated up to now and equipped with their own protocols are increasingly integrated into the company-wide IT network. The special framework conditions of OT make it easier for potential attackers to overcome existing security systems:

  • Industrial networks were previously (physically and logically) isolated systems and thus protected
  • The increasing networking largely overrides this argument
  • OT have their own routing for patching, updates and passwords
  • Many systems remain on the factory settings for a long time
  • Particularly outdated operating systems pose a security risk

The development of cyber security for IT-OT convergence

The integration of OT systems increases attack surfaces

  • Security features are often missing
  • These are often not actively maintained or managed

Network segmentation as the basis of an IoT security strategy

  • Only what you see can be secured
  • Only authorized persons must have access to systems

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