Machine identity has become a new hot target for cyber attacks, how can we prevent it?
2023-05-10
In 2023, despite the pandemic situation improving, the economic outlook remains tough, and cybersecurity experts need to reconsider their strategies to increase effectiveness. Hackers are now targeting machine identity management in IoT, industrial automation, and cloud computing. It is vital to strengthen machine identity management and protection to safeguard machine identities, prevent unauthorized access and manipulation, and ensure the security and integrity of systems and data.
Machine identity management is essential for zero-trust strategies as it manages and protects machine identities. Code signing certificates, which are commonly stolen from the dark web, are used to verify the authenticity and integrity of software applications.
In the face of ever-changing cybersecurity challenges, the CHANGING IoT security solution utilizes innovative technologies and advanced methods, including building zero-trust network architecture, implementing encrypted secure channels, strengthening certificate management systems, and integrating multiple cloud services, to provide comprehensive protection for machine identities in areas such as industrial automation and IoT. It helps enhance the security and operational efficiency of enterprises in digital environments
Machine identity management encompasses various technologies and methods, such as establishing encrypted secure channels, ensuring the legality of certificates loaded in IoT devices prior to leaving the factory through certificate management systems, incorporating secure chips for device software integrity checks, and integrating public cloud services like AWS/Azure/GCP.
The CHANGING security IoT solution ensures the security of machines in industrial automation and IoT areas by managing the device's secure chip trust root (RoT) and certificate PKI (Public Key Infrastructure). It confirms the legality of devices, prevents tampering with device software, and safeguards secure data transmission between devices. This maintains control over security and efficiency while implementing a zero-trust network architecture.
Machine security incidents have not only impacted the cyber world but also disrupted public facilities' operation and safety. For instance, the Ukraine power grid attack in 2015, the German factory attack in 2019, and the Florida water treatment plant attack in 2021 resulted in critical infrastructure disruptions and factory shutdowns. These incidents highlight the potential risks posed by unauthorized access and manipulation to both enterprises and public infrastructure.
Information security personnel must remain vigilant at all times and integrate machine identity management into a comprehensive information security defense system. By adopting CHANGING' innovative and comprehensive machine identity management strategy, organizations can effectively respond to potential future risks and lay a solid foundation for the continued prosperity and stability of businesses and public infrastructure.
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CHANGING focuses on "information security" and "identification authentication of users, transactions, and devices", with 25 years of expertise in identity authentication technology. All our solutions are developed in-house, which is our core value. We are committed to creating safer and more convenient online business processes for various industries. Through continuous innovation, we provide diverse products and services to meet customer needs. Our offerings include zero-trust digital authentication systems, Fintech security solutions, and digital transformation applications.