SAP takes steps to ensure IoT security is top priority: the future of IoT in business

The German software firm has been busy building out its IoT capabilities, and has also looked to support the wider IT industry in ensuring that the masses of data flowing across networks is protected.
"[Security is] probably the number one priority on our minds and our counterparts...That's why we all invested in the Industrial Internet Consortium. To make sure that we all collaborate on standards, but also collaborate on security protocol", says David Parker.
The Industrial Internet Consortium is a body that provides guidelines for best practices for businesses targeting the Internet of Things.
Around 140 companies have partnered with the Industrial Internet Consortium and can benefit from sensor/IoT device testbeds, progress reports and a code of conduct which incorporates security best practices. 
"Now we're actually making that more readily-available to the likes of you and I in the consumer market so you have to have that highest degree of security," he adds.
Last month SAP announced partnerships with leading security companies to provide 'end-to-end secure IoT solutions'. These partnerships include Certified Security Solutions (CSS), Check Point Software Technologies, azeti Networks AG and Intel.