Cybersecurity Challenges Growing Tougher
In an era of globalization and escalating cyberattacks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and industrial control systems (ICS) face serious security threats. Rockwell Automation's recent recommendation that customers disconnect all ICS from the Internet underscores the urgency of the issue. The success of most hacking attacks is often due to stolen authorization credentials or the failure of companies to change default passwords. Especially when using Virtual Network Computing (VNC) for remote access, the consequences are unimaginable once a hacker gains access to a control device's HMI system.
VALT's Innovative Solutions
To address these challenges, iVALT has introduced a one-click, zero-trust solution that secures personnel access through the use of 5+ identity factors. These 5+ factors include biometrics, device IDs, geofencing and time windows, unique application IDs and dynamic variables. An employee's cell phone number can be used as a user ID, eliminating the need for passwords or six-digit authentication codes and greatly enhancing security and convenience.
iVALT supports employees with different login workflows, creates a fully customizable experience based on the needs of the organization, and provides device-to-device authentication. Integrating iVALT's products into existing infrastructures takes only a few hours compared to other solutions, dramatically increasing efficiency.
Balancing Corporate Security with Employee Rights
Baldev Krishan, CEO of iVALT, emphasizes that organizations do not have to choose between protecting the enterprise and granting employees the access they need to do their jobs. Proper device management and security updates, coupled with iVALT's authentication, will significantly reduce cyber-attacks and prevent identity impersonation to gain access. iVALT is also effective against social engineering and deep-fake attacks, preventing hackers from making phone calls and impersonating authorized users in order to obtain information, initiate actions or steal credentials.
Collaborating with the Industry to Drive Up Security Standards
“The TWAIN Working Group takes information security very seriously, especially when it comes to TWAIN Direct and ISO PDF Raster (PDF/R) technology.” said Joseph Odore, Chair of the TWAIN Working Group. iVALT works closely with the TWG and its member companies to provide technical guidance for achieving the highest levels of security for network-connected IoT document scanners and multifunction devices. Some interesting use cases include multi-factor authentication, identity verification, geo-fencing and dynamic passwords, complying with the latest NIST standards of the US Cyber Trustmark regulations or similar regulations of the UK government's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PTSI) Act. In short, iVALT helps ensure that IoT devices are secure endpoints in a number of ways.
