All About IoT Security for Business - Melss

1. All About IoT Security for Business In today’s digital world, IoT devices have become an integral and undisputed part of business globally. Although IoT devices are ubiquitous, the lack of proper security protocols raises a range of challenges for the business. The security challenges on the other hand puts the business at risk and open for external threats and attacks. Here are a few ways in which the business can safeguard its IoT network and devices. ● Digital Signature Attaching digital signatures to the software ensures that unauthorized external programs can be run. This gives additional security to the IoT software and enables the business to protect its network. ● Network Protection An IoT network without a firewall is guaranteed to get attacked by unethical groups. When the business depends upon the functionality of IoT devices, it is imperative to secure the network by building a firewall that identifies potential threats to the network. ● Beware of Undue Updates Although being ahead of the technological game means updating the software regularly, the business must apply caution when choosing to update. At certain times, updates might open up the network vulnerabilities making the IoT network exposed to external threats. Therefore, it is essential to understand the updates and closely watch the network post-update.

2. ● Data Security Data security is one of the biggest challenges of IoT solutions. Confidential information is a part and parcel of every business and since IoT devices collect data, the security surrounding such confidential information is abysmal. It is essential to protect data, which is transmitted through the IoT network. Some of the best practices to establish the security of IoT devices include: ● Keep an inventory of all the IoT devices that are connected in the business premises. By constantly maintaining and managing the active connections. ● Establish internal security protocols to avoid a breach of data. Internal security measures are often easier to monitor and secure the network comprehensively. ● Ensure that no new connections are established without prior authorization from the IT department. ● Educate the entire organization of the security protocols and emphasize the importance of securing data. ● Ensure that only authorized members have access to the network by choosing WPA2-Enterprise with EAP TLS & certificate based authentication networks. ● Improve the security of the network by being ahead of the technological advances in the field. Melss is one of the leading industrial IoT solutions india providers that offer an array of IoT related services.