Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are no longer the stuff of science fiction; they are woven into the fabric of our daily lives, organizations, and critical infrastructure. From smart grids managing our power to the connected cars we drive and the automated systems in our factories, CPS offers incredible benefits. But with ... Read More

The Internet of Things (IoT), also referred to as Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) has exploded across all types of enterprises, promising greater efficiency, automation, and data-driven insights.  From smart sensors monitoring factory floors to AI-powered cameras securing premises, these devices are transforming how businesses operate. However, this surge in connectivity, coupled ... Read More

Why Managed Services Are Becoming the New Normal For Exposure Management The Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are no longer futuristic concepts; they’re the present reality and critical to most organizations success. From smart factories humming with connected machinery to cities deploying intelligent traffic management systems, we’re ... Read More

It’s hard not to see IoT security failures in the news because they can be dramatic, and this week was no different.  The Register reported that in Moscow a skyscraper-high plume of sewage had erupted, with speculation that Ukrainian hackers were behind it (the official explanation was that it was ... Read More

Every October brings both Halloween and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM).  Most people know about Halloween, but if you’re just coming up to speed on NCSAM here is some background.  National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) was established in the United States in October 2004 (yes, this is the 20th anniversary!) ... Read More

It’s hurricane season, and everyone knows what to expect and do.  Install storm shutters, have extra food and supplies, backup generators, have flood insurance, and keep paying attention to upcoming forecasts.  All of these preparations help to minimize the impact and get you back up and running as quickly as ... Read More

(Part 3 of our 3 part 2024 Summer IoT Security Series)After you’ve deployed and maintained security practices across IoT/CPS systems at scale comes having ongoing training and awareness building about security.  It not only reduces organizational risk, it also develops an internal culture that makes security more efficient and comprehensive.  ... Read More

(Part 2 of our 3 part 2024 Summer IoT Security Series)Once a new CPS/IoT system is deployed, secured, and delivering the business value you intended it to, it’s time to focus on keeping that system operational and secured.  In working with large-scale customers across multiple verticals Viakoo has seen what ... Read More

(Part 1 of our 3 part 2024 Summer IoT Security Series) The starting point for many cyber-physical systems (IoT/OT/ICS) having security vulnerabilities is in how they are setup and managed by either an internal team or an outside service provider.  It’s an often-overlooked part of reducing corporate risk and sets ... Read More

A topic that I recently got asked about was vulnerability mitigation for IoT systems, which shows that even within the security community there is still a belief that mitigation equals threat resolution.  For IoT systems this simply does not work for many reasons, first among them is that these IoT, ... Read More