IoT Demands a New Emphasis on Security
The manufacturing industry is beginning to tap into the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) for insights into operational efficiencies and enhancements. PwC research reveals that the average annual system downtime as a result of cybersecurity incidents was 20.2 hours. This number has been steadily increasing on an annual basis.
The takeaway? Network security must be a part of your IoT strategy. A vulnerability at the device level may open the door to viruses or malware. These attacks can and will affect your entire network and could destroy your business by damaging the data you and your customers rely on to get the job done.
A next-generation firewall offers advanced threat detection, antivirus, and protection against malware, ransomware, and zero-day attacks. It will also regulate Internet traffic so your critical systems always have priority.
If you can’t say with certainty that your firewall is up to the task of protecting your network, contact us at 781.871.0700; by email at [email protected] or click here for more information.
You are deploying IoT solutions to make your business more profitable and competitive. Don’t leave your technology investment — and all that’s riding on it — unprotected.
