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Rapid growth of IoT entails risks
Through the Internet of Things (IoT), the virtual world is gradually merging more and more with the physical world, so that intelligent devices and machines are in constant exchange of information via the Internet.
However, this is only the beginning, because IoT is growing rapidly and this growth will not slow down, rather increase, in the coming years. According to researchers, there will be an estimated 50 billion networked devices in 2022. This is partly due to the upcoming 5G technology.
Why IoT often leads to security gaps
If IoT developers attach more importance to functionality and remote access than to IoT security, the increasing number of IoT devices will create more and more potential vulnerabilities for hackers. Those can disrupt, manipulate or even paralyze the business operations of companies. Private and public life is affected as well.
Usually, inadequate encryption algorithms and weak authentication schemes are the most common problems. These weaknesses also increase the temptation to steal IoT devices to obtain highly sensitive information.
The effects of an IoT security system that is not designed to be smart can be seen in the many different attacks. For example, attackers can use malware that is similar to the one downloaded by users in spam mails. This can sabotage the entire network structure of an organization. If the hacker also manages to gain access to the web console of a device, it is possible to control the device from that point on.
If this procedure is transferred to security-relevant infrastructures such as networked energy suppliers, smart cities or Industry 4.0, among others, it can quickly lead to catastrophic consequences. It can even threaten the existence of companies and private individuals.
Rapid growth of IoT entails risks
Through the Internet of Things (IoT), the virtual world is gradually merging more and more with the physical world, so that intelligent devices and machines are in constant exchange of information via the Internet.
However, this is only the beginning, because IoT is growing rapidly and this growth will not slow down, rather increase, in the coming years. According to researchers, there will be an estimated 50 billion networked devices in 2022. This is partly due to the upcoming 5G technology.
Why IoT often leads to security gaps
If IoT developers attach more importance to functionality and remote access than to IoT security, the increasing number of IoT devices will create more and more potential vulnerabilities for hackers. Those can disrupt, manipulate or even paralyze the business operations of companies. Private and public life is affected as well.
Usually, inadequate encryption algorithms and weak authentication schemes are the most common problems. These weaknesses also increase the temptation to steal IoT devices to obtain highly sensitive information.
The effects of an IoT security system that is not designed to be smart can be seen in the many different attacks. For example, attackers can use malware that is similar to the one downloaded by users in spam mails. This can sabotage the entire network structure of an organization. If the hacker also manages to gain access to the web console of a device, it is possible to control the device from that point on.
If this procedure is transferred to security-relevant infrastructures such as networked energy suppliers, smart cities or Industry 4.0, among others, it can quickly lead to catastrophic consequences. It can even threaten the existence of companies and private individuals.
QuantiCor’s IoT security solutions are designed to provide the highest level of security to IoT devices, through the outstanding feature of quantum security, so that they can withstand even the attacks of a quantum computer. In order to ensure this feature, our crypto-agile post-quantum solutions are constantly being further developed. Our goal is to be several steps ahead of cyber criminals.
On this basis we ensure that only authorized access to your data can take place.
Furthermore, only identified clients and devices are allowed to exchange information. It makes no difference whether the information exchange takes place within your cloud, your company network or other communication channels.
Do you want to protect your IoT infrastructure efficiently and with a view to the future? Then contact us!
QuantiCor’s IoT security solutions are designed to provide the highest level of security to IoT devices, through the outstanding feature of quantum security, so that they can withstand even the attacks of a quantum computer. In order to ensure this feature, our crypto-agile post-quantum solutions are constantly being further developed. Our goal is to be several steps ahead of cyber criminals.
On this basis we ensure that only authorized access to your data can take place.
Furthermore, only identified clients and devices are allowed to exchange information. It makes no difference whether the information exchange takes place within your cloud, your company network or other communication channels.
Do you want to protect your IoT infrastructure efficiently and with a view to the future? Then contact us!
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