The Ultimate Guide to IoT Security
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for IoT Security.
What to know about IoT Security
The Internet of Things (IoT) Security tag covers a crucial and rapidly evolving area of technology focused on protecting connected devices and networks from increasing cyber threats. As IoT devices become more integrated into homes, industries, and critical infrastructure, understanding their security challenges is essential for businesses, manufacturers, and consumers alike.
Recent stories highlight advancements and concerns in IoT security, including the development of trust frameworks for device attestation, emerging security solutions for network access control, and significant investments forecasted in cloud-based IoT security services. Articles also emphasize the complexity of securing diverse IoT environments, from smart homes to healthcare and industrial control systems.
Readers exploring this tag will learn about the latest technologies, partnerships, and strategies employed by leaders in the field to manage risks, enhance device visibility, and implement zero trust security models. Furthermore, insights into regulatory developments, the role of AI and blockchain, and response to new malware threats provide a comprehensive perspective on safeguarding IoT ecosystems.
For anyone interested in the intersection of connectivity and cybersecurity, this tag offers valuable information on how stakeholders are addressing the vulnerabilities and opportunities presented by the Internet of Things.
Asian IoT Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Researchers unveil self-testing quantum random chip
The chip could bolster banking and cloud security by proving its randomness is intact even as hardware ages, drifts or is tampered with.
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
Japan’s industrial operators face rising cyber risk as Dragos formalises local leadership with a first Country Manager appointment.
Blackwired & NTT Japan launch ThirdWatch in market
Blackwired teams with NTT Japan to launch AI-driven ThirdWatch threat intelligence platform for pre-emptive cyber defence in Japan.
Rockwell opens Singapore hub for industrial cyber defence
Rockwell opens a Singapore Security Operations Centre to deliver 24/7 industrial cyber defence and OT threat response across Asia Pacific.
AI-driven cyber attacks surge in Check Point 2026 report
AI-fuelled cyber attacks surged 70% in 2025, with Check Point warning of machine-speed, multi-channel campaigns targeting key sectors.
ADLINK pairs ABOS with modules to meet IoT security rules
ADLINK preloads ABOS with IoT security licence on selected modules, easing compliance with Japan's JC-STAR and the EU's Cyber Resilience Act.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to IoT Security
Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE
Claroty launches AI security agent for critical systems
IoT Analytics flags seven telecom trends at MWC 2026
Claroty launches Claire AI agent for cyber-physical systems
BeyondTrust named leader in KuppingerCole PAM report
Featured News
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
Expert Columns
Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
The Death of the Firewall
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all
Enterprises urged to act now on post-quantum security
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
2026 Predictions: The year identity becomes the ultimate control point for an autonomous world
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent IoT Security News
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia's widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.
Suprema leads access control sector with EU CE RED certification
Suprema leads the access control sector, securing EU CE RED cybersecurity certification for its AI facial authentication devices ahead of 2025 compliance deadline.
Cyber experts urge SMEs to adopt risk tools amid rising threats
Cyber experts warn that most Philippine SMEs lack cyber risk assessments, urging them to adopt tools like Nozomi Networks amid rising threats and costly breaches.
Singapore faces high OT cyberattack frequency, report warns
A Palo Alto Networks report reveals that 73.3% of Singaporean OT environments faced cyberattacks last year, sparking urgent calls for enhanced defences.
NeXasure & Atsign sign bilateral cybersecurity deal
Customers can now buy bundled network design and AI threat detection as the firms aim to widen reach in enterprise and government markets.
Education hit hardest by cyber attacks, SonicWall says
Student records and research systems are coming under intense pressure as education networks log the highest per-device cyber attack rates, SonicWall said.
Axis launches 360-degree radar for large-site security
Security teams at large sites may need fewer sensors as the new unit covers 40,000 square metres and detects people up to 140 metres away.
LG unveils 2026 AI TVs with Shield security at IFA
Buyers of LG's next TV range will get personalised viewing tools, stronger on-device processing and five years of webOS updates.
Public exploit code targets Cudy router flaw chain
Patching is urgent for Cudy WR3000 rev 2.0 routers, as public code shows how two flaws can let attackers gain root command execution.
OpenSSL conference 2026 to focus on post-quantum security
Businesses could face years of costly upgrades as OpenSSL brings developers and policymakers together in Prague to plot post-quantum encryption.
Cudy router flaws could allow root command execution
Owners of certain Cudy WR3000 routers face a root takeover risk unless they update firmware to patch two chained flaws.
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NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source
Service providers could cut disruption and transit costs as infected routers and cameras are blocked from launching botnet attacks on the internet.
ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms
The suite aims to cut security backlogs and tighten oversight of AI agents as companies face a surge in machine identities and fragmented tools.
One in five data centre assets one hop from hackers
Nearly a fifth of operational systems in data centres sit one network step from reachable attackers, raising outage risks for cloud and AI services.
Frenos raises USD $1.52 million to boost OT security
The funding gives Frenos more room to expand sales and AI research as demand grows for OT security tools that avoid disrupting production.
SafeLogic launches platform for post-quantum migration
Businesses face a growing compliance burden as regulators push post-quantum upgrades, and SafeLogic is aiming to ease the search for hidden cryptography.
Manufacturers face new cyber risks from connected factories
Connected factory networks are widening the attack surface, with SonicWall warning that old flaws and weak access controls can expose production systems.
Old flaw leaves Wansview camera exposing credentials
Consumers could have had passwords and cloud tokens exposed from a low-cost indoor camera, after researchers found a flaw first disclosed in 2002.
Crisis24 launches executive cyber protection service
The service targets a gap in corporate defences as hackers increasingly use executives' personal devices, homes and families to gain access.
Nozomi joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing on OT security
AI-driven vulnerability hunting for power, water and transport systems is set to expand as Nozomi brings OT expertise to Anthropic's initiative.