The Ultimate Guide to IoT Security
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi IoT Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
New Zealand small firms are being urged to join up systems and security year-round, as 42% say tax season is their most stressful period.
Datacom forms strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks
Datacom has formed a strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks to provide full-service IT and OT MSSP offerings designed to defend Aotearoa's infrastructure.
Trustpower ups its security systems game with Nozomi Networks
Trustpower has deployed Nozomi Networks' Guardian solution for asset discovery and improved operational visibility over the network.
Cost keeping Kiwi companies from making the most of IoT
Cost barriers are hindering the deployment of commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in New Zealand, says IDC.
Exclusive: Why NZ is particularly vulnerable to cryptomining
Cryptomining is the newest cybersecurity threat dominating the headlines, but awareness of the attack method is still lacking among organisations.
Observatory Crests bags ForeScout ANZ distie deal
Observatory Crest has announced a partnership with one of the world's leading providers of network access control (NAC), ForeScout Technologies.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to IoT Security
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
Nozomi named Leader in Gartner CPS security ranking
Claroty named Leader in 2026 Gartner CPS security report
Claroty named Gartner Leader again for CPS protection
Featured News
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Milestone Systems' Project Hafnia uses AI video language models to turn CCTV streams into real-time, multi‑modal security insight.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
HPE unites Aruba and Juniper under the HPE Networking banner to push AI‑driven, secure, self‑managing networks for enterprise customers.
Expert Columns
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
The agentic evolution: Why high-fidelity data is the lifeblood of the modern SOC
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
Why agentic AI is the game-changer SOCs need
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
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Recent IoT Security News
Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
Genetec warns AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords and access gaps in connected cameras, doors and cloud-based security systems.
Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Claroty says two new vulnerabilities in EnOcean's SmartServer IoT platform could let attackers seize control of building systems and expose memory.
Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking
Industrial manufacturing heads Digitain's cyber risk index, with healthcare and information technology close behind as attacks, breaches and ransomware mount.
Eseye adds SGP.32 support to AnyNet+ eSIM platform
Eseye has bolstered its AnyNet+ eSIM and Infinity platform with SGP.32 support, pairing the latest IoT provisioning standard with resilience controls.
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
ServiceNow bolsters cyber security push with Armis buyout, adding real-time asset visibility and deepening its platform after Veza.
Proofpoint tracks cargo theft gang's post-breach tactics
Proofpoint says a cargo theft gang spent weeks inside a decoy network, probing banking, fleet payment and load board systems for fraud.
Nextro wins Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand
Nextro secures Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand after multiple deployments, bolstering its hybrid work and cloud security credentials.
FIRST conference highlights AI & CVE disclosure push
FIRST conference in Scottsdale draws 500-plus as security leaders and AI firms debate vulnerability disclosure, CWE's role and CVE's future.
IBM unveils AI cyber defences against autonomous attacks
IBM rolls out assessment and multi-agent security services to help large organisations spot AI-driven weaknesses and speed up remediation across complex systems.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
Claroty boosts xDome with Visibility Orchestration to turn patchy cyber-physical asset data into prioritised security tasks across critical operations.
Tenable launches OT asset discovery engine for security
Tenable adds OT asset discovery to core security tools as Chief Product Officer Eric Doerr says it will expose hidden devices without extra hardware.
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
Most companies lack confidence in cyber defences as a Sygnia survey finds major gaps in visibility, coordination and board-level readiness.
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
Wireless Broadband Alliance issues new rules for public and enterprise Wi‑Fi, pushing stronger authentication, privacy and roaming protections.
Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
Claroty adds orchestration to xDome to help security teams close cyber-physical asset visibility gaps and prioritise remediation.
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Certes says v7 extends quantum-safe data protection to edge systems, letting organisations secure hybrid workloads without application rewrites.
OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender
OPSWAT adds millisecond AI file screening to MetaDefender, aiming to cut false positives and speed decisions in critical infrastructure networks.
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Yokogawa wins three cybersecurity approvals for control, safety and connectivity products as plant operators face tighter scrutiny over cyber risk.
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
Lumen says malware-backed proxy networks are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, as AI speeds up infrastructure changes.
Attackers exploit trust in Blackpoint Cyber report
Blackpoint Cyber warns attackers are increasingly slipping in through trusted credentials, VPNs and remote tools, with fake CAPTCHA scams leading incidents.