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Combining IoT and Blockchain Technology to Enhance Security

TDAN

The Internet of Things (IoT) technology has taken the world by storm. From smart homes and wearables to connected cars and fitness trackers, IoT devices are becoming prevalent across various industries and aspects of daily life. There are approximately 15.14

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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a permanent fixture for consumers and enterprises as the world becomes more and more interconnected. By 2027, the global number of connected IoT devices is projected to exceed 29 billion, a significant increase from the 16.7 billion devices reported in 2023.

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How IEC 62443 and Other Regulatory Requirements Help Enable IoT Security

Smart Data Collective

As the US Government Accountability Office warns, “ internet-connected technologies can improve services, but face risks of cyberattacks.” The use of IoT devices and operational technology (OT) generates new attack surfaces that can expose an organization’s critical infrastructure to hackers and other threat actors.

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Regulation remains the strongest multiplier to cybersecurity growth

CIO Business Intelligence

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates actively repelled more than 50.000 cyberattacks daily, explained the UAE Cybersecurity Council. The Internet of Things (IoT) vulnerabilities have also been increasing. According to Statista, the number of IoT devices exceeded 15 billion in 2023.

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P&G enlists IoT, predictive analytics to perfect Pampers diapers

CIO Business Intelligence

But things go awry and when they do, Proctor & Gamble now employs its Hot Melt Optimization platform to catch snags and get the process back on track. The project, which earned Proctor & Gamble a 2023 CIO 100 Award for IT innovation and leadership, has had a profoundly material impact on the manufacturing floor.

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DEWA’s Smart Ball technology saved last year 243 million gallons of water

CIO Business Intelligence

million in 2023. Since its utilisation in April 2021 and until the end of 2023, the Smart Ball technology detected 81 leaks in the water transmission network in Dubai. These include AI, drones, blockchain technology, Internet of Things (IoT), and more,” says said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

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“If organisations are hacked, they should stay calm and act quickly by instantly activating their incident response plan”

CIO Business Intelligence

From a cybersecurity perspective, how has 2023 been? The Internet of Things (IoT) vulnerabilities have also been increasing. According to Statista, the number of IoT devices exceeded 15 billion in 2023. Ransomware attacks have also increased in 2023 probably due to their perceived profitability.

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