General

Manage and Secure Your IoT With an MSP

  1. Home Home
  3. General
  5. Manage and Secure Your IoT With an MSP
28 July 2020

Make Managing and Securing the IoT Easier With an MSP

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been growing exponentially and trend data indicates it is here to stay with an astonishing 127 new devices coming online every second.
What’s more, it has been predicted that by 2027, the digital realm will have nearly 41bn IoT devices. Simply put, billions of “things” or devices will be linked together which will enable us to transfer exabytes (that’s 1 billion gigabytes) of data to one another as well as backend systems.
However, with the increasing popularity of IoT, device security and management is becoming ever more important and challenging than before.
In order to protect themselves, businesses utilising the IoT need to start implementing the right strategies to ensure the security of their IoT endpoints. 
 

Manage Your IoT Devices’ Security with an MSP

As the number of IoT devices is expected to keep growing, it is evident that the risk of such devices experiencing a cyber attack is only going to increase.
That being the case, it has become vital for organisations to have robust IT security in place to make managing and securing IoT solutions much easier. This is why partnering with a managed services provider (MSP) like ourselves is so crucial, as we work with you to develop and implement robust security strategies.
At Redpalm, we have put together our three top tips that will assist you in managing your IoT device security.
Let’s take a look!
 

Log Every New Endpoint That’s Added

The scope of the Internet of Things increases every time a new endpoint is added to your network. What’s more, this ends up increasing your IoT devices’ vulnerabilities and opens up the possibilities of a more disastrous cyber attack.
Although the adversarial landscape keeps evolving, it is imperative that you bring as many endpoint footprints as possible under your security management. That way, you can better protect your devices from a potential security threat.
If you lack the resources or expertise to bring your IoT cyber security in-house, why not partner with a professional managed IT services provider to make managing your IoT easy?
When you work with Redpalm as your MSP, you can rest assured that the security of your IoT devices are in safe hands!
 

Perform Vulnerability Tests on IoT Devices

With cyberattacks happening every day, businesses need to ensure that all their IoT devices – not to mention the IT environment they are hosted on- are designed and developed with robust security in mind.
At Redpalm we perform vulnerability assessments in order to pinpoint weaknesses in your IoT network, as well as providing tailored solutions to address them. The experts at Redpalm offer proactive network monitoring to identify potential cyber security threats ahead of time while offering a detailed analysis of the same to help prevent or minimise the risks.
 

Align IT Security and Operational Technology

For businesses to be successful in managing and securing their IoT network, they have to shift their focus towards the security of their data, devices, and networks. The best way to do this is to leverage Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions.
With our UEM solutions, you can integrate and automate all your devices and processes within a centralised database. That way, you will know who’s connected to your network at all times.
 

UEM Offers Support for Business-Critical IoT Devices

The speed at which the Internet of Things is expected to function and grow puts the IT infrastructure management team at the forefront of discovering ways to lower expenses and effectively handle threats on multiple endpoints. This is where UEM becomes key.
Unified Endpoint Management is an evolution of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), which is currently used to centralise the management of user devices that operate on various Operating Systems (OS).
Devices functioning on different versions of Android, Windows, iOS or Linux are the primary contenders for centralised management.
Additionally, with the rise of contactless payment systems, hotel minibars and airline entertainment systems are just a few more examples of devices that operate on a modern OS and can largely benefit from centralised management.
 

Contact Redpalm for Unified Endpoint Management Solutions

Until recently, the majority of businesses have been managing their enterprise assets, mobiles, security, and applications via Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions.
However, IoT calls for an advanced approach to manage and secure new endpoints, emerging technologies, and IoT devices.
Unified Endpoint Management is the next-gen of mobility and device management for the IoT age. It is designed to manage and secure business applications, peripherals, IoT endpoints, content, and mobile devices.
At Redpalm, we offer our UEM solutions to clients embracing the upcoming Internet of Things technologies. If IoT is a part of your business’ future, our expert managed service providers are here to assist you and create a robust IoT plan for your organisation.
To find out more about our unified endpoint management solutions and how it can make securing IoT easier, contact our team today!
Alternatively, you can drop us an email at info@redpalm.co.uk or call on 0333 006 3366.
 

Search For Posts

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Subscribe to receive industry news and insights.

    Trending Articles

    Software Licensing – Why Is It Important?
    cyber criminal tactics, two individuals hacking into a computer system

    7 Common Cyber Criminal Tactics to Watch Out For
    technology as a service, engineer in data center

    The Benefits of Technology as a Service (TaaS) 

    Latest From The Blogs

    prevent a data breach, computer devices with code and access denied displayed on screen
    Cyber Security

    5 Effective Strategies to Prevent a Data Breach

    Data breaches occur when any sensitive information is leaked or exposed to the public without authorisation. They can lead to the loss of your organisation’s intellectual property, customer data, or other confidential information.

    Read More
    cybersecurity metrics, woman next to data projection
    Cyber Security

    7 Cyber Security Metrics Every Business Should Track

    The ever-evolving nature of cyber threats means tracking cyber security metrics is essential for evaluating your company’s cyber security posture and maintaining cyber defences.

    Read More
    digital privacy, person typing in their login credentials
    General

    Understanding the Future of Digital Privacy

    Technological advancements have reshaped how personal information is collected, shared, and used, and privacy has emerged as one of the biggest challenges in this digital age.

    Read More
    cyber security certification UK, two males working on a computer in server room
    Cyber Security

    5 Tips to Secure Your Cyber Essentials Certification in the UK

    According to the 2024 Cyber Security Breaches Survey conducted by the UK government, 50% of UK businesses experienced a cyber attack or security breach in 2023.  With a growing frequency of cyber attacks, many businesses have begun to prioritise cyber security and cyber security certification in the UK.

    Read More
    cyber security strategy, woman and man working on computers
    Cyber Security

    How to Build a Strong Cyber Security Strategy

    According to cyber security stats, cyber attacks have become more prevalent in recent years, not only increasing in number of incidents but also in their level of sophistication. This increase in ransomware, phishing, and other types of cyber attacks has only emphasised the need and importance of a cyber security strategy for businesses across industries.  An effective cyber security strategy helps you protect your digital assets, such as your systems, networks, and data, from unauthorised access and damage. A well-constructed strategy involves procedures, policies and frameworks to help reduce risks, respond to incidents and safeguard sensitive data.  Your cyber security strategy isn’t meant to be perfect; it’s intended to act as a strongly educated guess as to what you need to do to keep your business safe. As your organisation and the world around you evolve, your strategy needs to evolve as well.

    Read More
    cyber criminal tactics, two individuals hacking into a computer system
    Cyber Security

    7 Common Cyber Criminal Tactics to Watch Out For

    Cyber crimes are attempts by cyber criminals, hackers or other malicious individuals to gain unauthorised access to a computer network or system. These attacks often target a range of victims, from individual users to organisations and even governments, which begs the question, can cyber crime be curbed?

    Read More
    improve online security, a person using a laptop with visual of security overlaid on top of image
    Cyber Security

    6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Company’s Online Security

    Online security, aka cyber security, involves protecting your business’s sensitive information and critical systems from unauthorised access and theft. With data networks being almost universal, fraudsters are becoming more and more innovative with their scams. Every day, countless cyber criminals scan unsecured or poorly secured networks, looking for an opportune moment to attack.

    Read More
    phishing email scam, paper email icon on a hook above a laptop
    Cyber Security

    A Deep Dive Into HR Phishing Email Scams

    Have you ever received an email from your HR team that appeared too good to be true? Or perhaps there was something about it that sounded a little off. Beware—you may have narrowly avoided falling into the clutches of an HR phishing email scam.

    Read More
    technology as a service, engineer in data center
    General

    The Benefits of Technology as a Service (TaaS) 

    Traditionally, IT infrastructure necessitated a server installed on your business premises to allow access to hardware and software applications. If you wanted to scale your data storage and services, you had to purchase additional hardware or invest in expensive upgrades.

    Read More
    global IT outage, woman looking stress while computers are showing coding errors
    General

    A Deep Dive Into Microsoft’s CrowdStrike Global IT Outage

    As one of the largest IT outages in history, thousands of businesses and institutions around the world were knocked offline. From airports to healthcare institutes to offices and railways, the Microsoft outage has led to widespread disruptions and delays across the world.

    Read More