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The Ultimate Guide to IoT Security

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for IoT Security.

What to know about IoT Security

The Internet of Things (IoT) Security tag covers a crucial and rapidly evolving area of technology focused on protecting connected devices and networks from increasing cyber threats. As IoT devices become more integrated into homes, industries, and critical infrastructure, understanding their security challenges is essential for businesses, manufacturers, and consumers alike.

Recent stories highlight advancements and concerns in IoT security, including the development of trust frameworks for device attestation, emerging security solutions for network access control, and significant investments forecasted in cloud-based IoT security services. Articles also emphasize the complexity of securing diverse IoT environments, from smart homes to healthcare and industrial control systems.

Readers exploring this tag will learn about the latest technologies, partnerships, and strategies employed by leaders in the field to manage risks, enhance device visibility, and implement zero trust security models. Furthermore, insights into regulatory developments, the role of AI and blockchain, and response to new malware threats provide a comprehensive perspective on safeguarding IoT ecosystems.

For anyone interested in the intersection of connectivity and cybersecurity, this tag offers valuable information on how stakeholders are addressing the vulnerabilities and opportunities presented by the Internet of Things.

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Recent IoT Security News

Patent filing backs privacy-preserving identity system
Smart Cities

Patent filing backs privacy-preserving identity system

EU backers are seeking €74.3 million to roll out a system that proves a person was present without exposing personal data.

Last week

Enhanced.io flags MSP blind spots in security coverage
Skills shortage

Enhanced.io flags MSP blind spots in security coverage

Identity and IoT monitoring gaps leave managed service providers with little public scrutiny, despite rising threats to clients' systems.

Last week

Hashgraph & Truesense file patent for privacy ID system
Smart Cities

Hashgraph & Truesense file patent for privacy ID system

The filing could help organisations prove attendance or access without collecting names or locations, as Europe tightens digital identity rules.

Last week

Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn
Manufacturing

Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn

The acquisitions deepen Accenture's push into industrial cyber defence as it targets power grids, pipelines and data centres.

Last week

Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Virtual Private Networks

Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service

Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.

Last week

NetRise launches discovery partner programme for security
Managed Security Services Provider

NetRise launches discovery partner programme for security

Customers will be able to buy software supply chain security with advisory and managed services as NetRise widens its route to market through partners.

This month

CrowdStrike lifts guidance & announces four-for-one split
ICT sector

CrowdStrike lifts guidance & announces four-for-one split

Investors got stronger sales, record free cash flow and higher full-year forecasts as the cybersecurity group also unveiled a four-for-one stock split.

This month

Genetec wins ANSSI security qualification for access control
Partner Programmes

Genetec wins ANSSI security qualification for access control

The ruling gives French critical-site buyers a benchmark for high-assurance access control as cyber and physical security risks converge.

This month

Gallagher Security OneLink wins cloud security award
Virtual Private Networks

Gallagher Security OneLink wins cloud security award

Gallagher Security has won the Cloud Security category at the 2026 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards for its cloud-based platform OneLink.

This month

Asimily launches segmentation orchestration for devices
Threat intelligence

Asimily launches segmentation orchestration for devices

It aims to cut the manual work that leaves many connected-device networks exposed, by turning risk data into enforced policy automatically.

This month

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach
Manufacturing

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach

Customers gain broader visibility over unmanaged devices as Dragos adds Phosphorus software to its OT security platform.

This month

Check Point launches agentic network security platform
Digital Transformation

Check Point launches agentic network security platform

Manual network policy changes can now take weeks, leaving enterprises exposed as Check Point pushes AI agents to automate security operations.

Last month

Brivo launches AI-friendly API for security integrations
Digital Transformation

Brivo launches AI-friendly API for security integrations

Security integrators could cut development time and costs as Brivo updates its platform for natural-language AI tools and wider software links.

Last month

Suprema launches BioStation 3 Max biometric terminal
IT Department

Suprema launches BioStation 3 Max biometric terminal

With biometric terminals increasingly treated as networked endpoints, the device aims to cut tampering risk and ease large-site access control.

Last month

Alliance urges EU to rethink cyber rules for SIM tech
Software Updates

Alliance urges EU to rethink cyber rules for SIM tech

Existing certification and update limits on SIM components could be upended if Brussels keeps draft cyber rules unchanged.

Last month

Nozomi Networks lands Google Cloud Marketplace listing
Digital Transformation

Nozomi Networks lands Google Cloud Marketplace listing

Industrial operators can now buy and deploy Nozomi's OT security platform inside their own Google Cloud environments, easing procurement.

Last month

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
Data Protection

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems

AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords on cameras and access controls, prompting calls for stricter governance across physical security systems.

Last month

Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Smart Building

Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform

Flaws in widely used building controls could let remote attackers seize heating, lighting and access systems or expose sensitive data.

Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Eseye adds SGP.32 support to AnyNet+ eSIM platform
Data Protection

Eseye adds SGP.32 support to AnyNet+ eSIM platform

The move is aimed at reducing IoT outage risk by adding fallback and orchestration controls alongside the latest remote SIM provisioning standard.

Fri, 24th Apr 2026

ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
Breach Prevention

ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition

The takeover should broaden ServiceNow’s security reach as it folds Armis’s asset-visibility tools into workflows for customers managing more devices and identities.

Wed, 22nd Apr 2026