New IoT security solution from Asimily automates multi-device patching
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Asimily, an innovator in Internet of Things (IoT), OT and IoMT risk management, has announced the launch of its comprehensive IoT Patching solution, enabling customers to automate, standardise and streamline firmware updates across their connected device ecosystems. The new capability reduces security risks by simplifying the otherwise complex process of keeping heterogeneous IoT device fleets continually updated with the latest security patches.
Asimily’s IoT Patching directly solves a critical and persistent challenge in IoT device management: the time-consuming and resource-intensive process of updating firmware across multiple device types and manufacturers. Cyberattacks are increasingly targeting IoT devices, with some of the world’s largest IoT botnets launching attacks measured in terabits per second. Asimily’s research shows that IoT devices receive firmware updates every five months on average, creating an extended window of vulnerability.
“The exponential growth of IoT devices—which we’re seeing across industries—has put tremendous pressure on security and IT teams to keep pace,” said Shankar Somasundaram, the CEO 0f Asimily. “They have to sort through myriad firmware versions, understand different mechanisms to update devices, and go through as many vendor portals as they have device models—all while racing against attackers who are looking to exploit vulnerabilities. We’ve seen organisations taking weeks or months to deploy critical patches (or, in fact, never deploy patches) across their IoT fleets. Our new IoT Patching solution changes the game. What once required multiple teams, many hours and complex coordination can now be accomplished with a couple of clicks.”
The solution’s automated capabilities enable customers to reduce vulnerability windows and avoid complex technical hurdles. Through streamlined firmware updates, organisations can protect their IoT devices more efficiently without compromising operational continuity. This is particularly crucial for healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries where IoT devices and internet-connected equipment play mission-critical roles.
Key features of Asimily’s IoT Patching solution include:
- Patch deployment automation: Regularly checking manufacturer repositories for new firmware releases, with immediate notification to customers whenever new updates become available.
- Status monitoring dashboard: Detailed tracking and real-time reporting is available through the dedicated IoT Patching audit interface.
- Deployment flexibility: Support for on-demand updates of individual devices, bulk updates and scheduled automated patching are designed to minimise or eliminate operational disruption.
- Broad device coverage: Compatibility across a wide range of connected devices from manufacturers including Axis Communications, Cisco, HP Enterprise, Zebra and others, covering IP cameras, printers, network applications and more. Additional manufacturers and devices are being added regularly.
The IoT Patching solution standardises the update process across different manufacturers while handling complex requirements like cluster failover states. It fully integrates with Asimily’s risk management platform, which provides end-to-end IoT device security through inventory management, vulnerability detection and threat response capabilities. Learn more about IoT Patching here: https://asimily.com/product/iot-patching/
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