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The Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber Security Considerations

IoT holds great promises for organizations in streamlining operations, optimizing processes and maximizing employee productivity.However, many IoT devices are not developed taking into account the dangers of the Internet and lack comprehensive security measures. If IoT device security vulnerabilities are overlooked before these devices are connected to an organization’s networks, the vulnerabilities put those networks at risk of attack or intrusion.

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Iridium

In a world where global communications are increasingly essential, only one company connects everyone to the things that matter most, from pole to pole. Iridium Communications Inc. is the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering pole-to-pole coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium constellation of low-Earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks. Iridium's subscriber growth has been driven by increasing demand for reliable, secure, global communications. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of hundreds of partners, and provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense, and other U.S. and international government agencies.

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Whitepaper: Connected Machines

whitePaper | April 14, 2022

A connected machine ecosystem comprises industrial assets interlinked via software and intelligent technologies, to drive smarter and more agile decisions. Industry 4.0, a revolution driven by advancements in technology, integrates physical operations with smart digital technologies (such as AI, industrial IoT, blockchain, connectivity infrastructure, etc.) to create a more holistic, interconnected.

WI-FI 6/6E INDUSTRIAL IOT

whitePaper | December 20, 2022

Explore uses of WiFi (6/6E/7) capabilities for Industrial IOT (IIOT) applications Define and validate critical KPIs (latency, reliability, mobility, etc Field trials of WiFi6E IIOT use-cases in progress (stand-alone & 5G/Wi-Fi convergence)

EyeSpy - Iranian Spyware Delivered in VPN Installers

whitePaper | August 16, 2022

During routine analysis of detection performance, we noticed a batch of processes that respected the same pattern in the process names. These names begin with sys, win or lib followed by a word that describes the functionality, such as bus, crt, temp, cache, init, and end in 32.exe. We later noticed that the .bat files and the downloaded payloads respect the same naming convention. Further investigation revealed the components are part of a monitoring application called SecondEye, developed in Iran and distributed legitimately via the developer’s website. We also found that some spyware components were already described in an article published by Blackpoint [1]. In the article, researchers drew attention to the dangers of legally distributed monitoring software with malicious behavior

Creating secure IoT device identities

whitePaper | December 5, 2022

IoT applications are extremely vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks as they control both data access (often personal or sensitive) and connected devices. Without proper security, IoT technology will not grow as projected nor live up to its true potential in the marketplace. This paper focuses on how to create secure IoT device and sensor identities, fostering data access and interaction across devices in a trusted ecosystem.

Industrial IoT Artificial Intelligence Framework

whitePaper | February 22, 2022

Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the use of AI in applications in industry1 and a major contributor to value creation in the fourth industrial revolution. AI is being embedded in a wide range of applications, helping organizations achieve significant benefits and empowering them to transform how they deliver value to the market. This document provides guidance and assistance in the development, training, documentation, communication, integration, deployment and operation of AI-enabled industrial IoT systems.

Internet of Things for Telecom Engineers

whitePaper | February 11, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer the future: it is the new reality moving telecommunications forward. The IoT enables physical objects to see, hear, think, and perform jobs by having them “talk” to each other, share information, and coordinate decisions. The number of internet-enabled objects has surpassed the Earth’s population. Today, the IoT connects everything from HVAC thermostats and smart homes to transportation, healthcare, industrial automation, and emergency response equipment. As the prevalence of IoT innovations grow, telecom leaders must embrace the opportunities, and challenges, posed by a more connected future.

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber Security Considerations