The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly expanding, with billions of devices connected to the internet. While this connectivity has the potential to revolutionize industries, it also presents significant security challenges. The use of Silicon Root of Trust (RoT) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) can help address these challenges and provide a secure environment for IoT devices and networks.
IoT refers to the connection of everyday devices to the internet, such as smart home appliances, wearables, and industrial sensors. These devices often collect sensitive data and perform critical functions, making them a target for cyber attacks. The sheer number of devices and the lack of standardized security protocols make securing IoT a significant challenge.
Silicon RoT is a hardware-based security mechanism that provides a trusted foundation for the device's security. It ensures the integrity of the device's firmware and software and is a tamper-proof and isolated environment. PKI is a system that uses public and private keys to secure communications over the internet. It consists of a certificate authority (CA), a registration authority (RA), and a certificate repository.
Silicon RoT and PKI can help secure IoT devices and networks by providing end-to-end security. Silicon RoT ensures the integrity of the device's firmware and software, while PKI provides secure communication between devices. Together, they can authenticate devices, protect data, and prevent unauthorized access to the network.
Industries that rely on IoT, such as healthcare and transportation, use Silicon RoT and PKI to secure their systems and protect sensitive information. For example, in healthcare, IoT devices, such as wearables and medical sensors, collect patient data and transmit it to healthcare providers. Silicon RoT and PKI ensure the authenticity, confidentiality, and integrity of this data.
One of the main challenges is the lack of standardization in IoT security protocols. This can make it difficult to implement security measures across different devices and networks. Another challenge is the cost of implementing and maintaining these technologies, which can be significant for organizations with large IoT deployments.
As IoT continues to expand, we can expect to see further developments in IoT security. One trend is the use of blockchain technology to secure IoT devices and networks. Blockchain provides a decentralized and tamper-proof ledger that can be used to authenticate devices and secure data. Another trend is the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect and respond to security threats in real-time.
Silicon RoT and PKI are essential technologies for securing IoT devices and networks. They provide end-to-end security and ensure the authenticity, confidentiality, and integrity of data and communications. To effectively secure IoT, organizations should prioritize security, implement standardized security protocols, and invest in technologies such as Silicon RoT and PKI. As IoT continues to evolve, organizations should stay up-to-date with the latest security developments and trends to ensure the security of their devices and networks. Contact SecureG for more information on adding PKI to your IoT solutions.
Prior to SecureG, Todd worked at Juniper Networks as both a technical trainer and systems engineer where he obtained JNCIE #0007 and ran the training and certification programs for the East Coast. At Juniper, he became a Subject Matter Expert on Internet backbone routing, and managed a team of 12, co-authored two books and built a modern training facility to support operations. Todd left Juniper for Starent Networks where he worked as a Solution Architect and became a SME on mobile networking for 2.5G, 3G, and 4G networks including LTE and eHRPD. After Starent Networks Todd joined Movik Networks where he helped develop and sell Big Data Analytics solutions for mobile networks as well as advanced content delivery solutions that optimized network performance and user experience. Todd worked to close multiple Tier 1 carriers as customers while there which led to an acquisition by Ribbon Networks. At Ribbon Networks, Todd served as Sales Management Consultant where he ran a team responsible for selling Analytics solutions globally. Todd developed the product, sales team, and built facilities to support the sales process.
Todd has served as a Subject Matter Expert in various disciplines supporting sales teams in the delivery of advanced technologies supporting data analytics, mobile networks, internet backbone routing, policy decision/enforcement, and edge content delivery. Todd has been part of SecureG since 2021 working as a network architect in a pre-sales engineering role concentrating on mission critical networks including 5G and virtualized infrastructure. Todd designs and deploys solutions that provide Zero Trust enabled solutions for the most critical network infrastructures. He utilizes a detailed understanding of wireless packet core, RAN for LTE and 5G networks, virtualized infrastructure, and Zero Trust principles to identify ways to optimize network behavior and improve network security via an enhanced PKI infrastructure.
Sean Turner has been involved in the IETF since IETF 34 and has authored or co-authored over 50 RFCs. From March 2007 to March 2014, Sean served on the IESG as the IETF Security Area Director. Prior to being appointed to the IESG, Sean was chair of the SMIME and XMPP WGs. Currently, Sean is chair of the TLS, MLS, and WPACK WGs. He is founder of sn3rd llc, which focuses on policy, design, and implementation of security solutions, and is author of the Implementing Email and Security Tokens: Current Standards, Tools, and Practices (John Wiley and Sons, 2008).
Russ Housley has worked in the computer and network security field since 1982. Before starting Vigil Security, Russ worked at the Air Force Data Services Center (AFDSC), Xerox Special Information Systems (XSIS), SPYRUS, and RSA Laboratories. His security research and standards interests include security protocols, certificate management, cryptographic key distribution, and high assurance design and development practices. He has been active in many security standards organizations; his recent focus has been on the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
James Gorman – Cyber Security Expert and entrepreneur with experience securing, designing, deploying, and maintaining large-scale, mission-critical applications and networks. James leads teams through multiple FedRAMP, NIST, ISO, PCI, and HITRUST compliance audits, and he has helped numerous companies formulate strategies for compliance and infrastructure scalability. His previous leadership roles span from CISO to VP Network Operations & Engineering to CTO and VP of Operations, at companies as diverse as GE, Epoch Internet, NETtel, SecureNet, Transaction Network Services, AuthX, Certify Global, SecureG, Cyber Defense Media Group, and OnePay.
Bill Anderson, CTO – Bill is a security industry executive with extensive leadership experience founding, funding, and operating security software companies. He served as President of CIS Mobile and as Vice President, Technology Investments at Allied Minds where he managed a portfolio of information security, quantum, and semiconductor design companies.
Bill has held executive roles in product management and marketing at several public and private technology companies. He has served as Vice Chairman of Maryland TEDCO, a $110 million early stage investment company.
Bill has extensive experience in developing and marketing hardware, software, and intellectual property and is an expert on security in the mobile ecosystem.
James FX Payne’s career has spanned the breadth of both cyber and national security. Most recently, he was VP of Special Programs for pExchange LLC, a data services provider specializing in DoD and civilian agency budgets. Previously he stood up the Dun and Bradstreet security practice and was President of the public sector of Z&A Infotek, a company also focused on cybersecurity. Earlier, he was SVP/GM of national security and cyber infrastructure at Telecorida Technologies.
Carlos Solari, VP of Product Development, has a career spanning private and public sector leadership roles and the gamut of IT and cybersecurity. Previously, as VP at Comodo, he led the definition and launch of new security portfolio products for the MSP/MSSP market, launched the company’s SoC-as-a-service offering and ran compliance programs. Earlier, he was CIO of infrastructure and IoT security firm, Mission Secure; VP/GM at Global Security Solutions; and CIO at EOP. He also spent seven years with the FBI and other parts of the U.S. Federal Government in senior security roles.
Mike Denning was previously a partner at Blu Ventures Investors and served on the Cyber Investment Committee and Cyber Fund Investment Committee. Mike spent the last 20 years in the IT security industry, most recently as chief operating officer at ScienceLogic, the leading hybrid IT monitoring software company. He has extensive experience in leading security business management, including as VP of Global Security for Verizon Enterprise, the leading Managed Network Security provider; as the SVP General Manager of the security business unit for CA Technologies, the leader in Identity and Access management software; and management roles for two different security focused business units for VeriSign in the Managed Security Services space.