Convert’s Top 10 Security Tips For Scaling IIoT Networks
Scaling IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) capabilities in large corporations comes with its own set of implications and challenges. By addressing these, organisations can foster a more resilient and protected industrial environment, where asset ‘tag security’ is absolutely key.
Here at Convert, we’ve highlighted our Top 10 security implications worth considering…….and there may well be more!:
1. As you scale your IIoT capabilities, the number of connected devices and assets also increases. This expands the potential attack surface for cyber threats.
2. With more devices collecting and transmitting data, maintaining data integrity and privacy becomes paramount.
3. Different IIoT devices may come from various manufacturers and operate on different protocols. Ensure that your asset tagging system is interoperable with diverse devices, platforms/networks to maintain a unified and secure IIoT ecosystem.
4. As you scale, your security infrastructure must also scale. Invest in scalable security solutions that can handle the increasing volume of connected devices without compromising on protection.
5. With a larger IIoT ecosystem, real-time monitoring becomes essential. Implement continuous monitoring solutions that can detect anomalies or potential security threats associated with asset tags promptly.
6. Develop secure onboarding processes for new IIoT devices, including those with asset tags. Ensure that each device undergoes proper authentication and authorisation procedures before being integrated into the network.
7. Consider the security of the entire supply chain, from the manufacturing of devices to their deployment. Implement measures to verify the integrity of devices, especially those with embedded asset tags, throughout the supply chain to prevent tampering or insertion of malicious components.
8. Scale your efforts in educating employees about the importance of cybersecurity in the context of IIoT. Human error remains a significant factor in security breaches, so ongoing training is crucial.
9. As you expand your IIoT capabilities, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This includes data protection laws, industry-specific regulations, and any standards governing IIoT security.
10. Build redundancy and resilience into your IIoT infrastructure. This ensures that even if a part of the system, including asset tagging, is compromised, the overall operation can continue with minimal disruption.
1. As you scale your IIoT capabilities, the number of connected devices and assets also increases. This expands the potential attack surface for cyber threats.
2. With more devices collecting and transmitting data, maintaining data integrity and privacy becomes paramount.
3. Different IIoT devices may come from various manufacturers and operate on different protocols. Ensure that your asset tagging system is interoperable with diverse devices, platforms/networks to maintain a unified and secure IIoT ecosystem.
4. As you scale, your security infrastructure must also scale. Invest in scalable security solutions that can handle the increasing volume of connected devices without compromising on protection.
5. With a larger IIoT ecosystem, real-time monitoring becomes essential. Implement continuous monitoring solutions that can detect anomalies or potential security threats associated with asset tags promptly.
6. Develop secure onboarding processes for new IIoT devices, including those with asset tags. Ensure that each device undergoes proper authentication and authorisation procedures before being integrated into the network.
7. Consider the security of the entire supply chain, from the manufacturing of devices to their deployment. Implement measures to verify the integrity of devices, especially those with embedded asset tags, throughout the supply chain to prevent tampering or insertion of malicious components.
8. Scale your efforts in educating employees about the importance of cybersecurity in the context of IIoT. Human error remains a significant factor in security breaches, so ongoing training is crucial.
9. As you expand your IIoT capabilities, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This includes data protection laws, industry-specific regulations, and any standards governing IIoT security.
10. Build redundancy and resilience into your IIoT infrastructure. This ensures that even if a part of the system, including asset tagging, is compromised, the overall operation can continue with minimal disruption.
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