The Smart Card Alliance announced a new content portal, IoTSecurityConnection.com, as part of its expanded focus to provide educational resources and guidance for implementing secure Internet of Things (IoT) architectures using embedded security and privacy technology. The portal features relevant news, resources, expert commentary and thought leadership on the security and privacy of IoT for technology and service providers, IT and security experts, integrators, consultants and IoT enthusiasts.
“The IoT market is at a critical turning point for security—with 21 billion connected devices expected to be in the market by 2020, it’s crucial for the industry to secure these devices and the data they generate,” said Randy Vanderhoof, executive director of the Smart Card Alliance. “This new content portal will help to keep stakeholders in the know by featuring security content from all over the web and providing perspectives from industry experts who are delivering secure IoT solutions. The portal will also be a go-to source for Smart Card Alliance IoT resources and current, relevant and insightful commentary on securing the IoT.”
Content on IoTSecurityConnection.com includes:
Commentary on relevant industry news and articles from experts, thought leaders and authorities on IoT security and privacy
Original content from the Smart Card Alliance on relevant industry news
Resources developed by the Smart Card Alliance’s Internet of Things Security Council
White papers, guides, specifications, FAQs, infographics, articles and other materials focusing on IoT security and privacy
The resource is part of the Smart Card Alliance’s recent announcement to expand its focus to securing the IoT ecosystem. Other recent initiatives in this market include the Alliance’s Internet of Things Security Council and the Security of Things 2016 conference.
The Internet of Things Security Council develops and promotes best practices and provides educational resources on implementing secure IoT architectures using embedded security and privacy technology. The Council is interested in new organizations with an interest in IoT and security to join as members.
The Alliance’s Security of Things conference will provide a deep dive into security and privacy in IoT, and will feature experts from both the IoT and security industries to analyze the impact embedded security technology is expected to have on the market. The event will be held in Chicago, Illinois on October 18-19, 2016.
For more information please visit www.smartcardalliance.org.
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