Dive Brief:
- Speakers at an IoT security forum said IoT devices need to incorporate security during the design phase to make them less of a threat when connected to networks.
- They also need to consider what regulations the devices will have to comply with early in the design process.
- Several IoT manufacturers at the event discussed plans to devise new ways to incorporate security into IoT devices.
Dive Insight:
Andrea Matwyshyn, a professor of law at Northeastern University, said as sensors become embedded in larger and more systems, liability of the manufacturers is a huge concern.
Several IoT manufacturers at the event discussed new ways security could be incorporated into IoT devices. Raytheon, for example, said it will commercialize technology for the hardening of IoT devices by tying its software to hardware. Michael Daly, CTO of Raytheon Cyber, said the company has experience in this area due to its military contracts for network-centric warfare gear.
Gartner estimates that by 2020, the Internet of Things market will consist of 25 billion devices. Ensuring such devices are secure and meet regulatory requirements early on will help the market grow and avoid potential stumbling blocks.