New approach protects IoT devices via a secure network

Up to now the security model for protecting IoT devices has been similar to that used for PCs, relying on patches which need to be installed by the user. Now though internet security and performance company Cloudflare is launching a new service called Orbit which streamlines patching and adds an additional layer of security thanks to the use of a secure global network. Using Orbit, IoT manufacturers can restrict their devices so they only connect to the internet through Cloudflare's network. Then, if there is a security vulnerability, the IoT manufacturer can perform a 'virtual patch,' across all of their… [Continue Reading]