Any device that is connected to the internet is susceptible to some form of cyberattack. Apart from the fact that IoT devices inherently have very little built-in security, and that patch management can be difficult because of their physical nature, the interconnectedness of these devices and the subsequent complex environments they are implemented in pose grave security threats across entire networks.

Monitoring is a vital part of every security strategy, ensuring that all classic security tools like firewalls, unusual detection systems or privileged access management (PAM)-tools work flawlessly.

Suitable monitoring solutions can ensure physical security by integrating door-locking systems, security cameras, smoke detectors or temperature sensors into central monitoring. And businesses in APAC should be prioritising this in 2023 to reduce their risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches.

In this PodChats for FutureIoT, David Montoya, the global head of IoT at Paessler, talks about the challenges organisations face as they integrate IoT into the operations, and why monitoring may be the best path forward to securing IoT as the converged future of IT, OT and IoT.

Paint us a picture of the security landscape where it involves IoT?

Technologies like IoT, security practices and regulations have evolved, why do IoT continue to be vulnerable?

Is the lack of standards around IoT protocol a problem for securing IoT?

Will this wide range of protocols also hinder the effective use of monitoring tools and services?

As IoT start to connect – be part of the enterprise, how should the CIO, CISO and the COO or head of operations work together to better secure IoT as these connect to the enterprise?

Your thoughts for 2023?