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
Deloitte warns NZ firms to redesign work for AI era
Deloitte says NZ firms must redesign jobs and systems for the AI era as robotics, cyber risk and labour shortages reshape work.
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
Poor digital confidence is leaving 42% of Kiwi small businesses dreading tax time, as mixed systems and security gaps expose errors.
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.
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
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
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.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
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
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
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.
Brivo launches AI-friendly API for security integrations
Security integrators could cut development time and costs as Brivo updates its platform for natural-language AI tools and wider software links.
Suprema launches BioStation 3 Max biometric terminal
With biometric terminals increasingly treated as networked endpoints, the device aims to cut tampering risk and ease large-site access control.
Nozomi Networks lands Google Cloud Marketplace listing
Industrial operators can now buy and deploy Nozomi's OT security platform inside their own Google Cloud environments, easing procurement.
Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords on cameras and access controls, prompting calls for stricter governance across physical security systems.
Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Flaws in widely used building controls could let remote attackers seize heating, lighting and access systems or expose sensitive data.
Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking
Factories face the highest cyber exposure, with industrial manufacturers hit by 1,567 attacks a week and 1,607 breaches a year, Digitain says.
Eseye adds SGP.32 support to AnyNet+ eSIM platform
The move is aimed at reducing IoT outage risk by adding fallback and orchestration controls alongside the latest remote SIM provisioning standard.
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
The takeover should broaden ServiceNow’s security reach as it folds Armis’s asset-visibility tools into workflows for customers managing more devices and identities.
Proofpoint tracks cargo theft gang's post-breach tactics
Researchers say longer dwell time revealed how attackers scan freight, payments and banking systems to turn intrusions into cargo theft and fraud.
Nextro wins Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand
The recognition could help New Zealand businesses seeking simpler hybrid-work security, after Nextro completed several Fortinet SASE deployments.
FIRST conference highlights AI & CVE disclosure push
Pressure is growing on AI vendors and software suppliers to improve vulnerability disclosure as experts warn basic CVE details are no longer enough.
IBM unveils AI cyber defences against autonomous attacks
Large organisations are facing faster, more autonomous cyberattacks as IBM adds AI tools to spot weak points and speed up response.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Ransomware hit manufacturers hardest in 2025 as incidents climbed 56 per cent, with ageing factory systems and suppliers widening exposure.
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
Poor asset data can leave critical systems exposed, as the update turns xDome visibility gaps into prioritised security tasks.
Tenable launches OT asset discovery engine for security
Customers can now spot hidden operational technology and IoT devices without extra hardware, helping close risky blind spots across mixed networks.
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
Most companies still lack confidence in their response as 73% of senior cyber security decision-makers say they are not ready for a major attack.
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
Rogue access points, credential theft and privacy breaches are the main threats the new guidelines aim to reduce across public and enterprise Wi-Fi.
Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
The update gives security teams prioritised fixes for missing asset data as attacks on operational technology continue to expose gaps in defences.
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Growing fears over harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks are driving demand for quantum-safe controls as data moves to edge systems and cloud services.