{"id":699,"date":"2018-05-24T02:01:52","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T23:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kusuaks7\/?p=304"},"modified":"2021-12-21T09:05:38","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T09:05:38","slug":"boost-built-in-iiot-security-with-vpns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/iot\/boost-built-in-iiot-security-with-vpns\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost built-in IIoT security with VPNs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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According to Gartner, IIoT devices are\u00a0projected to reach<\/a>\u00a03.17 billion units in 2020. This includes manufacturing field devices, process sensors for electrical generating plants and real-time location devices for healthcare. Companies taking advantage of these IP-connected business devices are already benefiting from new revenue opportunities, operational efficiencies and substantial cost savings.<\/p>\n

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However, technology developments in this space are fast outpacing industry standards \u2014 earning them an unwelcome reputation for exposing sensitive data to security risks. Developments in IIoT data protection are currently failing to keep up with the rapid rate of innovation and demand. Securing the confidentiality and integrity of data passing between all these devices remains a major challenge for many businesses as IT professionals have to familiarize themselves with multiple IIoT designs, often with immature security features, that present clear data breach risks. Data from IIoT and M2M systems is especially prized by cybercriminals as they seek to intercept and sell intellectual property and personally identifiable information.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n

Recent\u00a0research by Forrester<\/a>\u00a0found that the top three challenges for IT professionals are IIoT integration, migration\/installation risks and privacy concerns. In the study, 92% of C-level respondents reported that they implemented security policies for managing IoT devices, yet less than half (47%) reported that they did not have enough tools in place to enforce those policies. Undeterred, businesses are continuing to invest in IP-connected devices \u2014 49% of respondents expect to increase spending on IIoT security this year.<\/p>\n

While business spending on cybersecurity is projected to amount to\u00a0$134 billion by 2022, the majority of industry experts agree that\u00a0built-in security<\/a>\u00a0is the answer to establishing a trusted standard of IIoT security. Incorporating security into the initial IIoT design process will maintain the privacy and integrity of highly sensitive data from the beginning.<\/p>\n

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Security should never be an afterthought. Device manufacturers must adopt a security-by-design approach and build better security into the initial development of IIoT devices. Being proactive with cybersecurity practices can save a business from a widespread data breach or prevent a hacking incident that results in revenue loss and customer mistrust. The following security measures are recommended for built-in IIoT protection:<\/p>\n