Dahua Technology, a manufacturer of video surveillance products, announced a strategic partnership with Pepper, an IoT platform-as-a-service, to allow the integration of its intelligent solutions into Dahua hardware.

SecureNet Technologies, an international provider of security-centric IoT solutions, announced a partnership with GHS Interactive Security LLC., (No. 30 on the SDM 100) a provider of interactive home and business security systems across the United States. 

Cisco has announced its intention to acquire Sentryo, providing automated device visibility and protection for OT assets. 

Pivot3, a provider of intelligent infrastructure solutions, experienced continued growth in Q1 2019 with enterprise and Fortune 1000 customers representing nearly 80 percent of bookings. 

Based on its recent analysis of the European industrial cyber security market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Sentryo with the 2019 Europe Customer Value Leadership Award for helping companies to secure their OT networks and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems. 

Though the manufacturing sector does not attract the sheer volume of total cyberattacks as other areas of the economy, research has shown that coordinated cyber espionage targets manufacturing more than any other sector.

Comcast announced the national launch of Xfinity xFi Advanced Security, a new artificial intelligence-powered service that monitors, blocks and informs customers of online threats to connected devices, and provides seamless digital protection for those devices when connected to their home network.

A new study by computer scientists at William & Mary shows how burglars could potentially break into houses through smart home devices.

Allot Communications Ltd., a provider of network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, released findings from its latest Telco Security Trends Report that examines the confidence of Internet of Things (IoT) device security by consumers living in connected homes. The report reveals that consumers have low confidence in the security of their IoT devices and are willing to pay extra for security to safeguard the connected home. The report also highlights an opportunity for ISPs to deliver on-target cybersecurity services to subscribers at the network/router level.

HID Global announced that 85-year-old fire protection provider RAEL Automatic Sprinkler Company and integrator Automated Decision have deployed HID Trusted Tag Services at one of Manhattan’s most iconic skyscrapers. The combined solutions help secure, digitize, automate and streamline inspection and maintenance of the building’s massive fire and safety sprinkler system.