IoT

Vulnerabilities across industrial control systems (ICS) rose 25% in the second half of 2021 and 110% over the last four years, Claroty’s fourth Biannual ICS Risk & Vulnerability Report determines.

Forescout, backed by private equity firm Advent International, acquires CyberMDX. MSSP & MSP partners may gain expanded IoT security options.

DigiCert-Mocana deal may allow MSSPs to manage cybersecurity across 5G edge, smart networks & IoT (Internet of Things) devices.

IoT Security Starter Kit from Underwriters Laboratories may allow MSSPs to pinpoint Internet of Things (IoT) devices that have cybersecurity in mind.

Nozomi Networks partner program, led by Chet Namboodri, helps MSSPs provide operational technology (OT) & IoT managed security services.

Microsoft acquires IoT device security company ReFirm Labs, which develops device vulnerability management & firmware security analysis software.

Democrats reintroduce Cyber Shield Act, a voluntary IoT certification program that allow manufacturers to verify their connected devices as hacker proof.

SAFE Identity association establishes Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) working group for medical device identity and security standards.