The patent is said to address security concerns for large numbers of both managed and unmanaged IoT devices across enterprise infrastructure.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Viakoo has been awarded a patent for its method of remotely updating and managing a multitude of IP connected devices regardless of whether they reside on isolated networks, local networks or wide area networks.
Unmanaged and IoT devices increase the risk of cyber vulnerabilities and other operational challenges when they are using outdated firmware or lack certificate management. Viakoo claims that its solution specifically addresses a critical growing cyber-physical system security challenge for organizations that have large numbers of both managed and unmanaged IoT devices across their enterprise infrastructure.
“Modern IP networks have enabled valuable improvements in the capabilities, management and operational controls across almost every industry, and every size of organization,” states Viakoo CEO Bud Broomhead. “Viakoo offers solutions that allow every organization to dramatically mitigate risks while maintaining complex enterprise installations employing myriad managed and unmanaged IoT…
