Category Archives: Security

Understanding the EU Cyber Resilience Act and What It Means for You

Lock representing EU Cyber Resilience Act for cybersecurity in IoT

IoT manufacturers in every region have a host of data privacy standards and laws to comply with, and now the EU is adding one more: the Cyber Resilience Act, or CRA. While the CRA has some aspects that are simply common sense and others that overlap with already existing standards, there are some aspects that […]

A Complete Guide to Zephyr vs. FreeRTOS in IoT

The vast majority of IoT devices rely on some form of RTOS, of which Zephyr and FreeRTOS are just two of many options. But they are by no means created equal, and there are some significant differences in the way they operate in IoT.  Let’s begin by talking about what an RTOS is and how […]

IoT and the Future of Video Surveillance

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic in video surveillance. It hasn’t been that long since surveillance cameras only had the capability to record video and upload that video to a central system on demand. Contrast that with the amazing things IoT surveillance systems can do today.  A smart surveillance camera can provide […]

How to Use P2P Video Streaming For Surveillance Cameras

P2P live streaming for smart cameras

In this connected world, you would naturally expect to be able to view video surveillance remotely from your computer or a smartphone. Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT), you can do that. But in a majority of IoT surveillance systems, it takes a lot of effort to set up the remote communication between a […]

Why Use P2P for IoT Video Streaming?

P2P live video streaming

Internet of Things (IoT) video is the latest trend for real-time streaming. An IoT security camera or IoT webcam can connect to the internet and to a network of other cameras and devices to provide you with a live video feed that you can view from anywhere, at any time. However, there’s a slight problem […]

Resource-Constrained IoT Devices 101: Privacy and Security

With the flood of smart devices on the market, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a center of security concerns. In the first half of 2021, there were more than 1.5 billion IoT security breaches. Anything from a smart coffeemaker in your house to the smart chemical sensors in your manufacturing buildings could be […]

The Benefits of P2P IoT Technology in Smart Security Devices

The Internet has had a wild ride, from the dorm rooms of universities like Stanford and Harvard, to the office parks of Silicon Valley, to our desktops and our pockets. And now the Internet is starting to show up throughout our homes, built into items as large as refrigerators and washing machines to devices as […]

6 Tips for Securing IoT Devices In 2022

With the IoT industry growing rapidly, security concerns have become more prevalent. While IoT can make numerous tasks more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective, it is important to be aware of the potential risks that can come with it. Since IoT works by exchanging data between devices for communication and automation, this data is a prime […]

What You Need to Know about the US and California IoT Security Laws

In light of several high-profile data breaches, data security is now at the forefront when it comes to internet regulation. From the UK’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the US Consumer Privacy Act (CPA), governments around the world realize that data protection is increasingly important. This is no different in the rapidly expanding IoT […]

EU IoT Regulation: What Your Business Needs to Know

Europe’s IoT ecosystem is thriving. Thanks to European Commission initiatives such as the Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation, the IoT European Platforms Initiative, and working documents to advance Europe’s IoT industry, the continent is expected to account for 25% of worldwide IoT spending by the year 2024. However, since the World Bank deemed regulatory […]