The Internet of Things is rapidly expanding opportunities in modern security systems.
Mechanical door locks, access systems, and car keys are being digitized and integrated into smart ecosystems.
Modern access control mechanisms are controlled via smartphones and interact with cloud services.
The main components of this process are the development of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, automation, the emergence of "smart" homes and security systems.
IoT solutions are increasingly used in access control systems, car digital keys, remote lock control and video surveillance.
Sep 9, 2026 · via bbntimes.com
The EU Cyber Resilience Act doesn't take full effect until 2027, but the mandatory vulnerability reporting deadline hits on September 11, 2026.
On this date, mandatory incident and vulnerability reporting begins under the EU's Cyber Resilience Act.
Many other EU regulations mandate security regulations, including the EU Cybersecurity Act, EU AI Act and the NIS2 Directive.
"If the answer is no, then the organization is not yet ready for the reality of the Cyber Resilience Act."
While much of the conversation around the Cyber Resilience Act centers on reporting deadlines, Cerin said, reporting is only the final step in the process.
Sep 9, 2026 · via techtarget.com
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India- Business Wire India PwC India today announced an alliance with Claroty, a cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, to help organisations address the evolving cybersecurity needs of connected environments.
PwC India brings the advisory, execution and industry context, while Claroty brings the visibility and control needed to secure modern and legacy OT environments.
About PwC India At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage.
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Sep 9, 2026 · via m.thewire.in
More than half of German industrial companies have assigned dedicated staff to prepare for the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act, as manufacturers of connected products face growing pressure to overhaul cybersecurity processes and product development.
Some 28% of respondents said they had assigned up to 10 people to CRA compliance, while 22% had larger teams.
“[The] Cyber Resilience Act is having a profound impact on manufacturers of products with digital components,” said Jan Wendenburg, Chief Executive of ONEKEY.
According to the survey, half of respondents said their IT security department had primary responsibility for compliance, while 26% placed responsibility with product development.
More than a quarter of companies, 27%, said CRA compliance was important enough to be handled by senior management or the board.
Sep 9, 2026 · via iotinsider.com
These findings come from the latest ‘IoT & OT Cybersecurity Report 2026’ by the Düsseldorf-based cybersecurity company ONEKEY.
22 % are working with an even larger team to prepare for and implement the Cyber Resilience Act.
Jan Wendenburg, the CEO of ONEKEY, said, “The Cyber Resilience Act is having a profound impact on manufacturers of products with digital components.”
According to the ONEKEY Report, responsibility for CRA compliance is shared across different departments within companies.
Significant Implications for Product Development and Market Launch Depending on the industry, the Cyber Resilience Act can profoundly impact product development and market launch.
Sep 9, 2026 · via finchannel.com
Forescout has expanded its investment in its global partner ecosystem to strengthen technical expertise and help partners support customers managing increasingly complex IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT environments.
Its latest investment includes the ongoing Mission: Possible enablement roadshow and the continued support of several partners in its Envision Partner Program.
Mission:Possible reaches partners worldwide Launched in May, Mission:Possible represents the largest investment in channel engagement in Forescout’s history.
Partners advance through Envision programme Forescout has also recognised several organisations that have reached new levels within its Envision Partner Program.
The company’s channel programme has also received industry recognition, with the Envision Partner Program included in CRN’s Partner Program Guide and Forescout executives recognised in CRN’s Channel Chiefs and Channel Leaders EMEA lists.
Sep 9, 2026 · via itsecurityguru.org
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Sep 8, 2026 · via natlawreview.com
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United States IoT Security Market 2035 | Growth Drivers, Trends & Market Forecast, Competitive Landscape & Investment Opportunities According to DataM Intelligence, the global IoT security market reached USD 38.36 billion in 2026, and is expected to reach USD 113.76 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 16.8% during 2025-2033. The market is expanding as organizations across defense, healthcare, smart cities, manufacturing and other connected environments strengthen protection against rising cyber threats targeting IoT devices, networks and industrial systems. The market continues to develop as AI-powered threat detection, secure device management and network protection become increasingly important for connected ecosystems Download Free Sample Report (Get Higher Priority for Corporate Email ID):- https://www.datamintelligence.com/download-sample/iot-security-market?indhu Recent Developments United States • In June 2026, NIST announced plans to develop a new framework to help risk managers and CISOs assess and prioritize IoT cybersecurity risks based on organizational context. The initiative is intended to support stronger security decision-making across connected-device ecosystems and reflects growing emphasis on secure-by-design IoT infrastructure. • In September 2026, Siemens and cybersecurity stakeholders highlighted growing risks to connected energy and industrial infrastructure as AI-enabled attacks increasingly target IoT and operational technology environments. The development is driving greater investment in continuous monitoring, vulnerability management and cybersecurity protections for connected industrial assets. • In 2026, Nozomi Networks expanded its cybersecurity operations across the Asia-Pacific and Japan region, strengthening its capabilities in OT, IoT and cyber-physical systems security. The company's regional expansion reflects rising demand for solutions that protect increasingly connected industrial environments and critical infrastructure. Japan • In April 2026, Filigran launched its Japanese organization and began expanding operations in the country to provide AI-driven cybersecurity and continuous threat exposure management. The expansion is designed to address visibility and prioritization challenges as Japanese organizations increase their connected infrastructure and cybersecurity investments. •
Sep 7, 2026 · via openpr.com
For over a decade, the narrative around IoT has been straightforward: data is valuable. Connectivity was the plumbing—important, but secondary. The real action happened when that data reached the analytics dashboard, the operations centre, or the business intelligence system. That story is changing fundamentally. Today, powering AI-driven outcomes are becoming an increasingly important part of the IoT data story. And connectivity’s role has shifted from simply transporting data to enabling faster, smarter, real-time decision-making. This shift is forcing a reckoning with how organisations manage their IoT operations—and it’s moving well beyond the portal. The network layer has transformed Start with what’s happening at the infrastructure level. A few years ago, there wasn’t much choice: you got a SIM card, a 3G or 4G connection, and you figured it out. Now, dedicated IoT networks like NB-IoT and LoRaWAN optimise for low power and broad coverage. 5G provides ultra-high capacity. Satellite connectivity enables remote deployments. Standards like GSMA’s SGP.32 are also enabling more flexible remote provisioning and management of IoT connectivity. Connectivity platforms can increasingly automate actions such as network selection, profile management and connectivity policies based on changing conditions. Connectivity is no longer binary or static. It’s intelligent, adaptive, and increasingly automated. The application layer is where things get interesting But another important transformation is happening one layer up, in how IoT data flows into business operations. Historically, application enablement meant deploying dashboards for people to monitor and interpret data. The portal was the centrepiece—the place where decisions happened. That model is breaking down, and for a good reason: it’s bottlenecking decision-making. Today’s developer tools, APIs, and automation frameworks bypass the dashboard entirely. IoT data routes directly to where decisions are actually made—ERP systems, operating systems, AI agents, and business processes. Data no longer needs human interpretation in a portal. It
Sep 6, 2026 · via iotinsider.com
WISeKey Joins the Hedera Council Network of Strategic and Community Partners Geneva, Switzerland – September 4, 2026 — WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN; NASDAQ: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity and IoT, today announced that it has joined Hedera Council's network of Strategic and Community Partners. The growth of Hedera Council's network of Strategic and Community Partners continues, with the addition of two new partnerships, WISeKey and SpaceDev. This partnership program leverages the skills, networks and resources of industry leaders to drive real-world adoption of Hedera. Hedera Council's latest collaborations expand Hedera's capabilities for secure, decentralized infrastructure for real-world use cases, while enhancing Hedera's technical offerings. Hedera's latest Strategic Partner is WISeKey, a global expert in cybersecurity, digital identity and IoT solutions. As Hedera's fourth Strategic Partner, WISeKey joins the Global Blockchain Business Council, Halborn and the Institutes RiskStream Collaborative. Accelerating Authentication and Digital ID on Hedera Based in Switzerland, WISeKey is strongly embedded in Web3 infrastructure, offering secure authentication and identification solutions for IoT, blockchain and AI. SEALCOIN AG, one of WISeKey's established subsidiaries, focuses on the development of the SEALCOIN platform, which enables the autonomous exchange of verified, high value data secured by post-quantum cryptography. "Becoming a Strategic Partner of the Hedera Council reinforces WISeKey's commitment to building trusted infrastructure for an increasingly connected and autonomous world," said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey Group. By combining WISeKey's expertise in digital identity, cybersecurity, PQC-secure semiconductors and space-based IoT with Hedera's enterprise-grade distributed ledger technology, we can accelerate the deployment of trusted digital ecosystems where devices, machines and organizations can identify, authenticate and transact securely at global scale. This partnership is an important step in turning decentralized technologies into real-world infrastructure for the digital economy." This strategic partnership builds on an existing use case in
Sep 5, 2026 · via investingnews.com
TL;DR - WISeKey becomes Hedera Council’s fourth Strategic Partner, adding expertise in cybersecurity, digital identity, IoT and post-quantum security. - SpaceDev joins as the eighth Community Partner, expanding Hedera’s reach across Latin America and supporting regional blockchain development. - The partnerships strengthen Hedera’s focus on machine-to-machine transactions, carbon markets, quantum security and enterprise blockchain applications. Hedera Council is expanding its partner network with WISeKey and SpaceDev, adding cybersecurity, digital identity, IoT and Latin American software expertise to the ecosystem. The new additions strengthen Hedera’s focus on practical blockchain infrastructure that connects decentralized technology with real-world applications. WISeKey becomes Hedera Council’s fourth Strategic Partner, joining the Global Blockchain Business Council, Halborn and The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative. The Swiss technology group specializes in cybersecurity, digital identity and Internet of Things solutions, adding expertise in device authentication and secure data exchange. The collaboration extends work already underway through SEALCOIN, a WISeKey subsidiary focused on autonomous machine-to-machine transactions. Its platform is designed to let connected devices identify, authenticate and exchange value without constant human intervention, supported by post-quantum security technologies. Earlier this year, WISeKey, The Hashgraph Group and Hedera launched the QAIT Q-Day Security Assessment Platform through the SEALCOIN Quantum Marketplace. The service helps organizations assess cybersecurity risks associated with quantum computing, broadening the partnership’s focus on long-term digital security. Hedera Council Expands Digital Identity And Machine Transactions The partnership connects Hedera with sectors where blockchain infrastructure intersects with cybersecurity and IoT systems. WISeKey’s portfolio includes secure authentication, semiconductors and satellite connectivity, while SEALCOIN focuses on decentralized physical infrastructure and machine commerce. The second addition is SpaceDev, which becomes Hedera Council’s eighth Community Partner. The Latin American software company has used Hedera through its Blockchain for Energy platform, converting carbon-capture initiatives into auditable on-chain assets and helping replace manual processes with automated digital workflows.
Sep 5, 2026 · via crypto-economy.com
The growth of Hedera Council’s network of Strategic and Community Partners continues, with the addition of two new partnerships. This partnership program leverages the skills, networks and resources of industry leaders to drive real-world adoption of Hedera. Hedera Council’s latest collaborations expand Hedera’s capabilities for secure, decentralized infrastructure for real-world use cases, while enhancing Hedera’s technical offerings. Hedera’s latest Strategic Partner is WISeKey, a global expert in cybersecurity, digital identity and IoT solutions. As Hedera’s fourth Strategic Partner, WISeKey joins the Global Blockchain Business Council, Halborn and the Institutes RiskStream Collaborative. Accelerating Authentication and Digital ID on Hedera Based in Switzerland, WISeKey is strongly embedded in Web3 infrastructure, offering secure authentication and identification solutions for IoT, blockchain and AI. SEALCOIN AG, one of WISeKey’s established subsidiaries, focuses on the development of the SEALCOIN platform, which enables the autonomous exchange of verified, high value data secured by post-quantum cryptography. “Becoming a Strategic Partner of the Hedera Council reinforces WISeKey’s commitment to building trusted infrastructure for an increasingly connected and autonomous world,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey Group. “By combining WISeKey’s expertise in digital identity, cybersecurity, PQC-secure semiconductors and space-based IoT with Hedera’s enterprise-grade distributed ledger technology, we can accelerate the deployment of trusted digital ecosystems where devices, machines and organizations can identify, authenticate and transact securely at global scale. This partnership is an important step in turning decentralized technologies into real-world infrastructure for the digital economy.” This strategic partnership builds on an existing use case in the Hedera ecosystem. Earlier this year, the Hashgraph Group launched the QAIT Q-Day Security Assessment Platform on the SEALCOIN Quantum Marketplace. The platform was designed to help enterprises, governments and critical infrastructure operators evaluate, monitor and mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with the emergence of quantum computing. Jonathan Llamas, Chief Product and Strategy
Sep 4, 2026 · via hedera.com
Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, SentinelOne, BlackBerry, Globant, and NetScout Systems are the seven Cybersecurity stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Cybersecurity stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that develop products and services to protect networks, systems, devices, and data from cyber threats. For stock market investors, these companies may offer exposure to the growing demand for digital security, though their performance can be affected by factors such as competition, technology changes, corporate spending, and regulatory developments. These companies had the highest dollar trading volume of any Cybersecurity stocks within the last several days. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions worldwide. The company offers firewall appliances and software; and Panorama, a security management solution for the global control of network security platform as a virtual or a physical appliance. It also provides subscription services covering the areas of threat prevention, malware and persistent threat, URL filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, DNS security, Internet of Things security, SaaS security API, and SaaS security inline, as well as threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. Read Our Latest Research Report on PANW CrowdStrike (CRWD) CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions in the United States and internationally. Its unified platform offers cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. The company offers corporate endpoint and cloud workload security, managed security, security and vulnerability management, IT operations management, identity protection, SIEM and log management, threat intelligence, data protection, security orchestration, automation and response and AI powered workflow automation, and securing generative AI workload services. Read Our Latest Research Report on CRWD Fortinet (FTNT) Fortinet, Inc. provides cybersecurity and convergence of networking and security solutions worldwide. It offers secure networking solutions focus on the convergence of networking and security; network firewall solutions that consist
Sep 4, 2026 · via marketbeat.com
Cybersecurity "critical" to EV charging sector 3 Articles 3 Articles Cybersecurity tops UK EV charging firmware priorities As the global electric mobility sector prepares to mark World EV Day on 9 September, smart EV charging consultancy Versinetic has released new findings showing that cybersecurity and firmware reliability are becoming critical priorities across the UK EV charging sector. The research draws on responses from professionals working in charger design and manufacture, charge point… 59% of EV charging professionals rank stronger cybersecurity and signed firmware as a top priority, according to new Versinetic research - Energy Sustainability Solutions Research from Versinetic has found that cybersecurity and firmware reliability are becoming critical priorities across the UK EV charging sector. Versinetic’s report, When Charging Updates Go Wrong: A 2026 UK EV Charging Firmware Insight Study, finds that firmware problems are routine rather than rare, and that the industry is increasingly focused on securing the update process. […] Cybersecurity "critical" to EV charging sector Cybersecurity and firmware reliability are becoming critical priorities across the UK electric vehicle (EV) charging sector, according to findings by smart EV charging consultancy Versinetic. The research draws on responses from professionals working in charger design and manufacture, charge point operations, fleet and site charging, installation, maintenance, technical support and managed services. Versinetic’s report, When Charging […] The pos… Coverage Details Bias Distribution - There is no tracked Bias information for the sources covering this story. Factuality To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Sep 4, 2026 · via ground.news
For years, the direction of AI development has seemed straightforward: bigger models, more data, more parameters, more capability. And in many areas, that pattern has held true. Frontier models have made astonishing leaps in reasoning ability, analytical process, and autonomous task execution. In cybersecurity, those advances are already changing how organizations think about vulnerability discovery, threat investigation, incident response, and defensive automation. But bigger does not always mean better. As AI systems become larger and more powerful, learning what to ignore is becoming a more valuable skill. Models processing greater and greater amounts of information run the risk of greater hallucinations and need to be trained â and often retrained â on specific parameters for smaller-scale tasks. This distinction matters in cybersecurity, where speed and precision are often more valuable than breadth. A security team does not need an AI system to know everything. It needs the system to surface the right signal at the right time with enough confidence that a human analyst or automated process can act on it. In a real-time environment, more information may be helpful, but it can also slow decision-making and even create new risks if the model is uncertain or overly broad. As attackers use AI to up-scale the volume and spread of their attacks, organizations will need to counter by matching the right model to the right task, rather than always opting for the largest one they can find. See also: AI Agents Act in Real Time. Your Security Governance Needs to Match That Speed The limits of scale in security workflows There are areas of cybersecurity where frontier-scale models are clearly valuable. Advanced vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, and deep code analysis are good examples, as these tasks require complex reasoning across software structure, logic flow, mathematical relationships, and failure conditions. A
Sep 3, 2026 · via rtinsights.com
3 IT Services Stocks to Buy Right Now From a Prospering Industry Industry Description The Zacks Computers – IT Services industry comprises companies that provide consultancy, communications software and services, IT management and operations, cloud-based web development platform, customer relationship management, professional information solutions, real estate information and analysis, and outsourcing services. Industry participants cater to a wide array of end markets, including manufacturing, telecommunications, banking, insurance, healthcare, government agencies and public sector institutions. They focus on the cybersecurity business, the cloud computing market, generative AI, IoT and automation to bolster prospects. Offerings from industry participants help improve engagement with customers, launch products and support new business models, with enterprises going for digital transformation. What's Shaping the Future of the Computers - IT Services Industry The Digitization Wave is a Tailwind: Most industry participants are modernizing their traditional legacy-oriented business processes to keep pace with evolving IT services. The aim is to integrate the coordination of emerging technologies, including cloud, IoT, AI and analytics. Increasing Internet penetration in emerging markets, particularly across the Asia Pacific, is another tailwind. Automation and Productivity Improvement: Enterprises are increasingly deploying AI to automate manual workflows, improve customer service, shorten development cycles and lower infrastructure costs. Higher productivity is also enabling IT service providers to increasingly adopt fixed-price and outcome-based engagements, creating opportunities for stronger operating leverage as AI-enabled delivery models mature. Improving IT Spending to Aid Prospects: Improving IT spending trends bode well for industry participants. Gartner projects IT spending to increase 14.2% over the 2025 figure of $5.577 trillion to $6.369 trillion in 2026. Spending on IT services is expected to see a 5.3% improvement in 2026. Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects The Zacks Computers - IT Services is housed within the broader Zacks Computer and Technology Sector. It currently carries a
Sep 3, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released for public comment an initial draft of a guide intended to provide “practical and actionable” uses of artificial intelligence (AI) for achieving alignment with NIST’s cybersecurity framework.
Published in mid-August, the draft guide, NIST SP 1353, titled “NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Quick-Start Guide for Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for CSF Analysis and Reporting,” provides tools for evaluating an organization’s current status of its implementation of CSF-aligned practices, as well as AI prompts that can be used as tools for creating a plan for achieving CSF target outcomes.
The draft guide also includes several “use cases” to illustrate how best to use AI and AI tools for the development and execution of an organization’s CSF strategy.
Sep 3, 2026 · via incompliancemag.com
Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, SentinelOne, BlackBerry, Globant, and Rapid7 are the seven Cybersecurity stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Cybersecurity stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that provide products and services designed to protect computer systems, networks, data, and digital infrastructure from cyber threats. For investors, these stocks represent ownership in businesses such as security-software providers, cloud-security firms, and managed cybersecurity-service companies. These companies had the highest dollar trading volume of any Cybersecurity stocks within the last several days. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions worldwide. The company offers firewall appliances and software; and Panorama, a security management solution for the global control of network security platform as a virtual or a physical appliance. It also provides subscription services covering the areas of threat prevention, malware and persistent threat, URL filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, DNS security, Internet of Things security, SaaS security API, and SaaS security inline, as well as threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. Read Our Latest Research Report on PANW CrowdStrike (CRWD) CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions in the United States and internationally. Its unified platform offers cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. The company offers corporate endpoint and cloud workload security, managed security, security and vulnerability management, IT operations management, identity protection, SIEM and log management, threat intelligence, data protection, security orchestration, automation and response and AI powered workflow automation, and securing generative AI workload services. Read Our Latest Research Report on CRWD Fortinet (FTNT) Fortinet, Inc. provides cybersecurity and convergence of networking and security solutions worldwide. It offers secure networking solutions focus on the convergence of networking and security; network firewall solutions that consist of FortiGate data centers, hyperscale, and distributed firewalls, as well as encrypted applications; wireless
Sep 3, 2026 · via marketbeat.com
CQR and sirar by stc sign agreement to strengthen OT cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection in Saudi Arabia CQR (Absolute Solution for Cybersecurity Co.), Saudi Arabia’s first company specializing in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection, has signed a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with sirar by stc, establishing a framework for collaboration to deliver specialized cybersecurity solutions and services for operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environments across the Kingdom. The agreement brings together CQR’s Saudi-developed technologies and specialized industrial cybersecurity expertise with sirar by stc’s managed cybersecurity capabilities to develop an integrated model that helps organizations protect their critical assets and operations while addressing the growing cyber risks facing industrial and operational environments. At the heart of the collaboration is FENNEC, CQR’s platform designed and developed in Saudi Arabia specifically to protect critical infrastructure and complex industrial environments. The platform provides comprehensive, up-to-date visibility into critical assets, together with process-aware security monitoring, continuous compliance and dynamic risk intelligence, enabling organizations to develop a more accurate understanding of cyber risks that could affect safety, production and business continuity. The agreement also supports the shared ambition of CQR and sirar by stc to establish a sovereign, AI-enabled OT and IoT Cybersecurity Monitoring and Assurance Center, bringing together CQR’s technical and industrial expertise with sirar by stc’s managed cybersecurity capabilities. The proposed center is intended to strengthen local capabilities in protecting operational environments and critical infrastructure across the Kingdom. Commenting on the agreement, Naser Al-Dossary, CEO of CQR, said: “Cyber sovereignty begins with owning the technology, knowledge and capabilities required to protect our most critical environments. With this in mind, we designed and developed FENNEC in Saudi Arabia to meet the specialized requirements of industrial and operational environments. We believe that local technology
Sep 3, 2026 · via saudigazette.com.sa