Global digital security firm The Kudelski Group and Pepper IoT, the Internet of Things (IoT) platform and service provider, have announced a long-term collaboration to protect IoT service providers and retailers from cybersecurity risks and increase consumer confidence in connected device security.
A press statement by Pepper IoT said the two companies will work “to influence best practices and criteria for retailers and service providers to minimise the risk of cybersecurity threats.” They will also provide the tools and capabilities for device manufacturers to meet those best practices and criteria.
In 2020, the total number of IoT devices installed across the world will rise to 20.4 billion, according to analyst firm Gartner.
- Comprehensive security: The partnership will leverage the Kudelski IoT Security Suite, a comprehensive set of services and solutions designed to make IoT security simple, scalable and sustainable.
- Enabling large-scale IoT: Pepper IoT is a flexible, multi-tenant and secure platform created to effectively enable big enterprises to design, launch, manage and monetise large-scale IoT services.