CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Meshify, Hartford Steam Boiler | October 01, 2021
HSB announced today that Meshify, its technology subsidiary for connected Internet of Things solutions, has received Type II Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2®) audit certification for the data security controls of its commercial IoT platform.
Type II SOC 2 certification is a recognized American standard to support the establishment of customers’ trust in a service provider’s data security management practices. This certification provides detailed information and assurance about the controls of a service organization for its data security, including the confidentiality and privacy of the information processed by its systems.
“This milestone achievement for Meshify means our clients can be confident that HSB uses the most rigorous processes and data security controls to safeguard their information,” said Lewis Wight, Meshify Chief Technical Officer.
Confidence in the Protection of Sensitive Data
Developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), Type II SOC 2 certification was awarded through an independent third-party audit that reviewed the operating effectiveness of Meshify’s data security practices and procedures.
“Type II SOC 2 certification is an important step in our ongoing efforts to protect the sensitive data of our partners and customers,” said John B. Riggs, HSB Applied Technology Solutions senior vice president. “Data security is always a priority as we continue to deliver industry-leading IoT solutions.”
Meshify Technology for Connected Solutions
Based in Austin, Texas, Meshify provides the small-to-medium enterprise IoT platform for HSB Applied Technology Solutions as it explores and develops IoT, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technology solutions.
Applied Technology Solutions is a unit of HSB, a multi-line specialty insurer offering a unique combination of insurance, engineering and technology-enabled services to help manage risks for business, industry, institutions, homes, and farms.
Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB)
HSB, part of Munich Re, is a multi-line specialty insurer and provider of inspection, risk management and IoT technology services. HSB insurance offerings include equipment breakdown, cyber risk, specialty liability and other coverages. HSB blends its engineering expertise, technology and data to craft inventive insurance and service solutions for existing and emerging risks posed by technological change. Throughout its 150-year history HSB’s mission has been to help clients prevent loss, advance sustainable use of energy and build deeper relationships that benefit business, public institutions and consumers. HSB holds A.M. Best Company’s highest financial rating, A++ (Superior). For more information, visit www.hsb.com and connect on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Munich Re
Munich Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. The Group consists of the reinsurance and ERGO business segments, as well as the asset manager MEAG. Munich Re is globally active and operates in all lines of the insurance business. Since it was founded in 1880, Munich Re has been known for its unrivalled risk-related expertise and its sound financial position. It offers customers financial protection when faced with exceptional levels of damage – from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to the 2019 Pacific typhoon season. Munich Re possesses outstanding innovative strength, which enables it to also provide coverage for extraordinary risks such as rocket launches, renewable energies or cyberattacks. The company is playing a key role in driving forward the digital transformation of the insurance industry, and in doing so has further expanded its ability to assess risks and the range of services that it offers. Its tailor-made solutions and close proximity to its customers make Munich Re one of the world’s most sought-after risk partners for businesses, institutions, and private individuals.
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Pulse Secure | August 26, 2020
Pulse Secure today announced new features to its Network Access Control (NAC) solution, Pulse Policy Secure (PPS), that enhance endpoint and IoT device visibility, compliance, remediation, and threat response as organizations embrace expanded remote work flexibility with employees and their devices returning to a hybrid workplace.
Available separately or as part of Pulse Access Suite Plus, Pulse Policy Secure (PPS) is an enterprise-class NAC solution that is easy to deploy, manage and scale. The update release includes over 30 new features and enhancements such as support for additional endpoint detection and response (EDR) and IoT / OT vendors including McAfee and Nozomi.
With businesses slowly opening up more modified and social-distanced work settings and accelerating multi-cloud and hybrid IT resource use, organizations are experiencing increased attack vectors and exploits stemming from endpoint and IoT device exposures. What’s required to ensure user productivity and information security in today’s hybrid work environment is greater managed and unmanaged device oversight, expanded endpoint compliance and remediation capability, and means to unify remote and on-premise access control.
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DEVICES
ORBCOMM | November 11, 2020
ORBCOMM Inc., a worldwide supplier of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today reported that it has dispatched the ST 9100, a future, double mode telematics gadget focused on observing and controlling resources in the most distant geographies around the globe. The adaptable gadget can be used for a wide variety of IoT applications, for example, vehicle security, fleet management, vessel monitoring, fisheries management just as far off checking of gear in the oil and gas, construction, and utilities areas.
ORBCOMM's ST 9100 is future-proof, empowering multi-network availability over cell networks utilizing LTE capacities with 3G and 2G fallback and dependable low-inertness satellite correspondences varying to give financially savvy, pervasive inclusion. An embedded ORBCOMM worldwide SIM empowers cell availability on more than 565 cellular networks, encouraging arrangement in almost any area of the world paying little heed to the network alternative. The new gadget includes a bigger reinforcement battery, which considers continuous activity when an outer force disappointment has happened for at least 48 hours for improved dependability and execution. ORBCOMM upgraded its cutting edge gadget with extra sources of info and yields and sequential interfaces, more prominent memory just as a double CANbus that permits clients to screen and control diverse electronic control units over different conventions. The ruggedized, earth-fixed gadget is likewise worked to withstand extraordinary temperatures, stun, and vibration and is evaluated to IP67 for entrance security.
Using the gadget's adaptable programming climate by means of the Lua system, ORBCOMM's accomplices can undoubtedly redo their solutions to satisfy clients' necessities or utilize ORBCOMM's configurable terminal applications to quicken time to advertise. The gadget's exhaustive improvement unit incorporates the equipment, software advancement devices, documentation, adornments, and backing to compose and test an IoT arrangement and encourage organization.
“ORBCOMM’s next-generation terminal leverages our expertise developing dual-mode solutions and features significant enhancements that improve the longevity and functionality of this robust product,” said Craig Malone, ORBCOMM’s Executive Vice President of Product Development. “The new device offers a flexible programming environment that enables ORBCOMM and its resellers to quickly develop solutions targeted for customized IoT applications and allows the unique ability to automatically switch between sending messages over satellite and cellular, ensuring continuous and cost-effective communication.”
Also, the ORBCOMM gadget includes a solid Bluetooth 5.0 association that empowers the utilization of ORBCOMM's arrangement of sensors, including door, temperature, distinguishing proof, and then some, just as outsider sensors. Utilizing their own portable applications, clients can likewise imagine key information from the field to follow up on or send messages from their cell phones through the gadget by means of Bluetooth. Another worth-added advantage of a Bluetooth network is that specialists can utilize their own cell phone or tablet in the field for remotely designing, investigating, and guaranteeing that the gadget is appropriately introduced and working.
About ORBCOMM:
ORBCOMM is a global leader and innovator in the industrial Internet of Things, providing solutions that connect businesses to their assets to deliver increased visibility and operational efficiency. The company offers a broad set of asset monitoring and control solutions, including seamless satellite and cellular connectivity, unique hardware and powerful applications, all backed by end-to-end customer support, from installation to deployment to customer care. ORBCOMM has a diverse customer base including premier OEMs, solutions customers and channel partners spanning transportation, supply chain, warehousing and inventory, heavy equipment, maritime, natural resources, and government.
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