Cybersecurity

Wireless protocols in automation technology

The IoT has the potential to create huge value from the real-time data collected from sensors and embedded systems in any network. But with the increased value comes risk. The ability to connect with practically any device over a network connection makes it possible for malicious users who spend every day probing for vulnerabilities and weaknesses to find many more targets. When they find a way in, they can bring entire networks down, steal data and blackmail the owners. A report by Kaspersky Labs based on a survey of hacking activity around the world estimated attacks had been staged on more than 40 percent of all industrial control system computers in the first half of 2018 alone.

Silex Insight, a leading provider for flexible security IP cores, announces today a complete family (3 variants) of NIST-validated crypto coprocessors by adding 2 new versions (Compact & Premium) to their portfolio to serve the different market needs.

With SECORA™ ID, Infineon Technologies AG offers an easy-to-integrate security platform for contactless digital ID documents. The first product variant, SECORA™ ID S, is a particularly flexible, Java-based solution. It simplifies and accelerates the design and production of region-specific sovereign documents such as eIDs in card format. The solution includes the security chip, the operating […]

Sectigo has seen demand increase significantly for its cloud-based Certificate Manager solution as large enterprises seek better protection from service interruptions and vulnerabilities during the global pandemic. The company’s digital identity management platform is helping complex organizations apply enterprise-grade Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), automation, and no-touch authentication to quickly secure and maintain operations across dispersed […]

The transition to new fifth-generation networks (5G), will affect how we use smartphones and many other devices. Think about a world in which not just people but everything is connected: cars that converse with each other to avoid accidents; doctors to the personal medical devices of their patients; and much more is set to be […]

Industrial supply chain solutions like digital twins, usage-based pricing models, product warranties or licensing solutions increasingly require reliable and auditable sensor and process data. Yet security is paramount, especially when data is transferred from one company or organization to another. Tributech Solutions GmbH takes cross-company data sharing to a new level. To provide an advanced, […]

Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, announced that it has expanded its product portfolio by signing a global distribution partnership with Fingerprint Cards AB, providing Digi-Key customers with standalone, compact biometric fingerprint sensor solutions. Compact Fingerprint Biometric Module Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) is a world-leading biometrics company with its roots in Sweden. Its solutions […]

Integration Advances Security in Connected Devices, Including Smart Home, Connected Cars, Industrial Machines, and More

Internet infrastructure is under immense pressure, as it has to accommodate the increased reliance on the network, affecting end-users and businesses alike. Heficed, a full-suite network infrastructure provider, shares key factors to consider in order to determine a hosting provider’s capability to handle the impact of COVID-19.