Analysts bullish on IoT security

Rambus Blog, Apr. 19, 2016 – 

ABI Research analysts say the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) will be the next big market for cyber security.

"While it remains a fragmented market that has yet to consolidate, the ecosystem is expanding with vendors finding their way into three groups," the researchers wrote in a recent blog post.

"[These include] hardware (chipset/SoC/microcontroller), firmware/software (embedded OS/RTOS/hypervisor), and applications (platform/cloud/service/analytics) across a wide range of verticals, including automotive, smart home, healthcare, and energy."

According to Michela Menting, Research Director at ABI Research, there is increasing interest - and requirements - for improved levels of security to be designed into products, devices, and networks to protect data, combat fraud, and prevent criminal hacking.

"Promising opportunities, and undeniably challenges, will center on securing assets, protecting data, and ensuring privacy," she explained.

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