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MY TAKE: PKI, digital certificates now ready to take on the task of securing digital transformation

The Last Watchdog

Related: Why PKI is well-suited to secure the Internet of Things PKI is the authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. Nonetheless, it is a pivotal chapter in the evolution of digital commerce. Each one of these digital hookups requires PKI and a digital certificate to ensure authentication.

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Building a foundation of trust for the Internet of Things

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

In the digital transformation era, companies across all sectors are using next-generation technologies to streamline their operations, deliver value to customers, and gain a competitive edge. Invariably, Internet of Things (IoT) strategies form the backbone of those efforts.

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MY TAKE: Why IoT systems won’t be secure until each and every microservice is reliably authenticated

The Last Watchdog

Wider use of Internet of Things systems that can make daily living safer, healthier and more convenient is on the immediate horizon. I’m referring to the Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI, and the underlying TLS/SSL authentication and encryption protocols. It already does this for the Internet.

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MY TAKE: How digital technology and the rising gig economy are exacerbating third-party risks

The Last Watchdog

What does this mean for company decision makers, going forward, especially as digital transformation and expansion of the gig economy deepens their reliance on subcontractors? And once you have that, then you have the ability to reverse algorithms and unlock encryption. OT and IT convergence. Innovation has to keep pace.

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Managing Digital Security as Risk and Complexity Rise

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

While the threat level has risen, IT, operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) have continued to converge. According to TechTarget: The integration of automation, communications and networking in industrial environments is an integral part of the growing Internet of Things (IoT). Securing Your Digital Transformation.

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Securing the Unsecured: State of Cybersecurity 2019 – Part I

McAfee

Today, businesses operate in a world where over the last few years, more than 85% of business leaders surveyed by Dell and Dimensional Research say they believe security teams can better enable digital transformation initiatives if they are included early. Moreover, 90% say they can better enable the business if given more resources.

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Guest Blog: Why it’s Critical to Orchestrate PKI Keys for IoT

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

According to statistica the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected will rise to 23 billion this year. More manufacturers are providing factory originated machine identities in order to clearly identify each device—these are often thought of as the device’s “birth certificate.”

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