How Secure is Your IoT?
Modernization efforts within most agencies have led to an increase in IoT devices. If compromised, these devices could lead to a breach of sensitive or even classified information.
The Rise of IoT in Government
IoT promises to drive government efficiency and improve service delivery. Many agencies have varied and complex systems to manage. IoT devices and sensors can improve the monitoring and maintenance of these systems, reducing costs, and improving agency effectiveness. The U.S. Department of State, for example, uses smart metering at many of its posts worldwide to analyze energy and water consumption in real time to improve efficiency. This data is also aimed at improving performance for future buildings in its missions around the world.
Effective cyber security is paramount to all federal, state, and local agencies, and with the increase of documented nation-state actors targeting IoT — particularly as it relates to network infrastructure — agencies need to leverage the right capabilities to secure IoT. An attack on sensors, security cameras, or wireless routers can compromise sensitive information or lead to further attacks.
Reduce IoT Risk
In order for your agency to mitigate the risks created by IoT devices, you need the ability to:
- Detect and identify 100% of the devices on your network – across all of your segments;
- Gain visibility down to the firmware level for unmanaged devices;
- Explore tailored intelligence about the devices on your network; and
- Generate risk reports and monitor alerts to support continuous risk management.
Finite State’s cybersecurity platform leverages its unique IoT device and firmware risk database to give unparalleled visibility into the exponentially growing number of IoT devices that now make up a significant percentage of most government networks. Just as important, Finite State delivers a proactive solution that leverages both defensive and responsive capabilities to defend the network, by detecting threats and employing decoys, “honey pots,” and other techniques to assess the risk, isolate the attack, and defend your network.
The true potential of IoT happens only when it’s secure. Finite State enables the IoT revolution by providing that security.
THE FINITE STATE SOLUTION
IoT is becoming a preferred method of intrusion for attackers. Agencies need a security platform that delivers a proactive IoT security solution, which detects threats, assesses risk, isolates attacks, and integrates with your existing IT security department to defend your complete agency network.
