As the Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon grows and more take hold of the idea that devices should send or receive data through the internet, business focus on machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies and communication have also increased. M2M technology is a broad term which can be used to describe a technology that allows network devices to share information and performs actions without human assistance.
Like any other emerging technology, M2M security has many issues businesses need to work through. This has led to the need for M2M encryption and integrated lights-out management.
While it isn’t quite clear exactly how many “things” will be connected to the internet, one fact is clear: it will be a lot. Machine to machine communication is expanding as microprocessors can be found in many “things” such as credit cards, cars, passports, elevators, family pets, and more. All it takes is internet connectivity along with applications and services to make use of the data gathered across an expanded network. And with that, a new technology revolution is on the horizon.
However, M2M communications isn’t really a new technology. Similar technologies have been used in building control, water utilities, power stations, and management systems for decades. Yet these systems often run proprietary operating systems based on custom implementations without a certain standard to follow. At the time, they didn’t expect them to be connected to the internet or a public access network and weren’t designed with M2M security, M2M encryption or integrated lights-out management in mind.
M2M encryption could be used to protect data, but this brings its own challenges for devices in the field. Encrypting information can be a processor-intensive task. If your processor and battery are doing encryption activity all the time, the device won’t have much juice left to do anything else.
Remotely wiping lost or stolen hardware may carry over to M2M devices when physically compromised. Businesses may need to adopt this policy to destroy the data a device contains after it completes its task.
As machines are allowed more access to share data across the internet, the probability of sensitive data being intercepted increases. At Tempered Networks, we specialize in helping companies focus on M2M security through M2M encryption and integrated lights-out management. If your company is looking for ways to boost security measures to safeguard sensitive data and meet compliance, get in touch with us today to learn more.
Like any other emerging technology, M2M security has many issues businesses need to work through. This has led to the need for M2M encryption and integrated lights-out management.
While it isn’t quite clear exactly how many “things” will be connected to the internet, one fact is clear: it will be a lot. Machine to machine communication is expanding as microprocessors can be found in many “things” such as credit cards, cars, passports, elevators, family pets, and more. All it takes is internet connectivity along with applications and services to make use of the data gathered across an expanded network. And with that, a new technology revolution is on the horizon.
However, M2M communications isn’t really a new technology. Similar technologies have been used in building control, water utilities, power stations, and management systems for decades. Yet these systems often run proprietary operating systems based on custom implementations without a certain standard to follow. At the time, they didn’t expect them to be connected to the internet or a public access network and weren’t designed with M2M security, M2M encryption or integrated lights-out management in mind.
M2M: New Attacks and Challenges
Whenever you introduce any newer technology to a business, they face a new set of attacks and challenges not previously known. A new challenge businesses will need to deal with is focusing on physical attacks to devices in remote locations. For any devices left out in the field, businesses will need to consider physical security to prevent unauthorized access. Beyond that, there needs to be another layer of defense should physical M2M security measures fail.M2M encryption could be used to protect data, but this brings its own challenges for devices in the field. Encrypting information can be a processor-intensive task. If your processor and battery are doing encryption activity all the time, the device won’t have much juice left to do anything else.
Remotely wiping lost or stolen hardware may carry over to M2M devices when physically compromised. Businesses may need to adopt this policy to destroy the data a device contains after it completes its task.
As machines are allowed more access to share data across the internet, the probability of sensitive data being intercepted increases. At Tempered Networks, we specialize in helping companies focus on M2M security through M2M encryption and integrated lights-out management. If your company is looking for ways to boost security measures to safeguard sensitive data and meet compliance, get in touch with us today to learn more.
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