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.
Risks and benefits of AI in cybersecurity
Security teams are being urged to pair AI with human oversight as bias, privacy risks and adversarial attacks can weaken defences.
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.
Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security
Patients and staff faced disrupted clinical services after hackers crippled Waikato DHB’s systems in a ransomware attack.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to IoT Security
Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE
Nozomi Networks appoints co-founder Carcano as CEO
Claroty adds five partners to microsegmentation alliance
Claroty launches AI security agent for critical systems
IoT Analytics flags seven telecom trends at MWC 2026
Expert Columns
Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
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
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
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.
Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks
Rising digital dependence is exposing businesses and households to more phishing scams, malware and other attacks, NZTech warns.
CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg
Reported cyber incidents costing NZ companies more than GBP £400,000 in three months may be only a fraction of the true toll, NZTech warns.
IoT will be supported by artificial intelligence by 2020
New Zealand could reap up to USD $3.3 billion over 10 years from IoT, but experts say AI support will be needed to unlock the gains.
IoT deployment lagging, industry leader claims
Only 14 per cent of large firms have adopted IoT, risking missed gains of hundreds of millions of dollars across New Zealand.
CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks
The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.
Students urged to combat cybercrime
Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.
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.
ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms
The suite aims to cut security backlogs and tighten oversight of AI agents as companies face a surge in machine identities and fragmented tools.
One in five data centre assets one hop from hackers
Nearly a fifth of operational systems in data centres sit one network step from reachable attackers, raising outage risks for cloud and AI services.
Frenos raises USD $1.52 million to boost OT security
The funding gives Frenos more room to expand sales and AI research as demand grows for OT security tools that avoid disrupting production.
SafeLogic launches platform for post-quantum migration
Businesses face a growing compliance burden as regulators push post-quantum upgrades, and SafeLogic is aiming to ease the search for hidden cryptography.
Manufacturers face new cyber risks from connected factories
Connected factory networks are widening the attack surface, with SonicWall warning that old flaws and weak access controls can expose production systems.
Crisis24 launches executive cyber protection service
The service targets a gap in corporate defences as hackers increasingly use executives' personal devices, homes and families to gain access.
Nozomi joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing on OT security
AI-driven vulnerability hunting for power, water and transport systems is set to expand as Nozomi brings OT expertise to Anthropic's initiative.
Arm expands Arteris security tools across CPU portfolio
Security checks will now cover more Arm processors, as the chip designer broadens use of Arteris' Radix tool to spot flaws earlier.
DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness
Security teams gain a free way to map hidden cryptography before quantum threats make current encryption less reliable.
Iran-linked hackers target Israel emergency alert systems
The attack underscores how older broadcast equipment can be used to sow confusion and erode trust in Israel's civil defence systems during wartime.
Enhanced.io flags MSP blind spots in security coverage
Identity and IoT monitoring gaps leave managed service providers with little public scrutiny, despite rising threats to clients' systems.