Enabling Internet of Things (IoT) use cases is a top topic of priority for network operators worldwide. Therefore, the baseline for IoT use cases across all industries is the reliable security of the communication between the IoT endpoints and devices over networks.
The number of active IoT device connections worldwide is already around 14 billion. This figure is expected to double by 2030 - rising sharply in the coming years, showing the rapid change toward fully connected IoT environments (see here for further details).
With the number of connected endpoints and devices, the amount of data exchanged over mobile or local telecommunication networks also increases. If not adequately protected, each connected endpoint could be a potential loophole for unauthorized access. Furthermore, the data transferred also carries a risk for breaches - in particular, for IoT communication within critical infrastructures such as Healthcare, Emergency Services, Government, Energy and Utilities.
A proactive approach to securing communication between internet-enabled devices requires multiple tiers of protection. This means that effective security of the whole IoT communication environment is essential to secure IoT connections and applications.
Utimaco provides the appropriate applications for all use cases in each industry.
Applications for Secure IoT Communication
Tokenization
Replacing sensitive data with non-sensitive tokens to enable secure business operations without sharing sensitive information.
Key Management
Sensitive data must not only be encrypted, but also kept secure while in motion, in use, or at rest. Reap the benefits of properly managing your encryption keys.
Public Key Infrastructures
The building block for establishing a trustworthy and secure environment of connected entities. PKI is the foundation for secure authentication of entities, confidentiality in their communication and integrity of data generated and exchanged by them.
Secure Blockchain-based solutions
Specific generation of private and public keys used for blockchain transactions and secure storage of all related digital assets in a blockchain.
Hardware Security Modules for General Purpose Use Cases
Enables key generation, storage, and exchange. Addresses various performance levels and physical security requirements while fulfilling compliance and regulatory mandates.
Qualified Electronic Timestamps
Providing proof of time and content is essential for various use cases across many industries. Qualified electronic timestamps provide reliable and eIDAS-compliant proof that a document remains unchanged at a specific point in time.
