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Leader in cyber hygiene and service assurance solutions for distributed IoT devices. Automate firmware, certificate, and password management at scale.

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Joined May 2013
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
1 year
IoT security failures are messy because they are digitally connected cyber-physical systems that do "real world" things - even controlling sewage systems. IoT security fails can hurt people, damage communities and destroy companies. Viakoo can help! https://t.co/IHIoRrHbCh
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IoT security failures can be dramatic, including injuries, deaths, or having critical systems (like sewage) compromised.
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Viakoo Incorporated
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IoT security means paying attention down to the chip level; threat actors target CPUs in all types of devices not just servers and laptops. Read Viakoo commentary in @SCMagazine on what vulnerabilities exist and how organizations can protect themselves:
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scworld.com
New research finds that six years later, AMD and Intel processors can still be hit with speculative execution attacks.
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
1 year
IoT has transformed Sports and Entertainment operations - smart stadiums, immersive events, and improved fan safety are major advances that also bring major cyber risks. Read Viakoo commentary in @SecureWorld on how to operate safely at scale: https://t.co/WWlBeT0Xob
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As technology use at sports and entertainment venues proliferates, there are many cybersecurity implications. Experts discuss the risks and best practices.
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
1 year
Protecting water systems (and other types of IoT, OT, and Infrastructure) is what Viakoo does by remediating vulnerabilities at scale with automation. Read advice from Viakoo on last week's disclosure of a cyber attack against American Water:
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secureworld.io
A New Jersey-based utility, American Water, which supplies water to over 14 million people, reported a cyberattack that knocked billing systems offline.
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
1 year
If your organization operates IoT and other forms of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), take time this month to ensure you have the tools and processes in place to discover and remediate all your connected assets. IoT is your largest attack surface; Viakoo can help Secure Your World.
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Viakoo Incorporated
1 year
Organizations using IoT be prepared for the storms coming - not hurricanes but Typhoons. APT groups like Volt Typhoon, Flax Typhoon, and Salt Typhoon are using IoT systems to launch devastating attacks. Check out actions you can take now to be prepared:
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It’s hurricane season, and everyone knows what to expect and do.  Install storm shutters, have extra food and supplies, backup generators, have flood insurance, and keep paying attention to upcoming...
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Viakoo Incorporated
1 year
Check out expert commentary from Viakoo in @SCMagazine on the Microchip ASF and MediaTek vulnerabilities that impact 100's of IoT devices. Viakoo's focus on rapid IoT discovery and remediation at scale is the best way to reduce your IoT attack surface:
scworld.com
Security pros say teams should prioritize these two bugs because they potentially affect a wide range of IoT-based products.
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
1 year
REGISTER HERE: https://t.co/6prcx63nOl Step up to the plate and swing for the fences at Home Run Dugout on September 19th. Join us for an OT Security and baseball fest! September 19th, 5:00 – 8:00 pm CST Location: Home Run Dugout 1220 Grand W. Boulevard Katy, TX 77449
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
#Hotels are filled with IoT, like self check-in kiosks, key card systems, cameras that threaten safety or divulge data. Read Viakoo's commentary in @DarkReading on a recent hotel vuln and what to do Hotel Check-in Kiosks Expose Guest Data, Room Keys ( https://t.co/yfO3qR2xBg)
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Dark Reading: Connecting The Cybersecurity Community.
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
Mitigating vulnerabilities is no substitute for remediating; never getting to remediation is devastating. For IoT mitigation is never the destination – remediate vulnerabilities ASAP to shrink the IoT attack surface. Learn more in a new blog from Viakoo:
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For IoT and related systems mitigation should never be the destination – organizations must remediate vulnerabilities as quickly and comprehensively as possible to shrink the IoT attack surface
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
Great writeup in @pulse2news covering Viakoo's growth and how we emerged as the leader in IoT Security. Check it out here: Viakoo: The Story Behind This Rapidly Growing Cyber Hygiene And Service Assurance Company ( https://t.co/hoKptqEe6Y)
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
IoT/OT/ICS devices can be vulnerable if given internet access. Viakoo helps reduce this risk with the most accurate discovery and remediation of such devices. Rockwell to customers: Remove public-facing ICS devices from internet | SC Media ( https://t.co/nrmrUx4ilc)
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
At #ISCW2024 our own John Gallagher sat with SNN to discuss the importance of #managedservices and how the right provider can support your business with the lastest software and technologies. Time to shake up #PhysicalSecurity, reduce risk, and save $$$! https://t.co/722ITHlqTj
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
Along with key partners like @ArmisSecurity , @nozominetworks, and @Claroty, Viakoo is proud to be part of The Channel Company's CRN "10 Coolest IoT Security Companies" and CRN's "2024 Internet of Things 50" lists. https://t.co/63wOUlPcBY
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
Whether it's UK's new law for IoT devices to not use easily-found or guessed passwords or increasing cyber insurance and government mandates on IoT security, you're right if you are sensing increased urgency on IoT security. Check out Viakoo's new blog:
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You can see the security threat organizations are facing from their vast IoT attack surface. Virtually all organizations have a corporate Information Security policy, and all of them have requireme...
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
With lifecycle mgmt shifting from an afterthought to a board level issue over the past 10 years, #physicalsecurity integrators are being challenged to seize the “jump ball.” Learn more in May 14 @PSASecurity #TEC2024 session with Viakoo’s John Gallagher: https://t.co/uYhx0PytR6
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
The wait's almost over for the best 45 min you'll ever spend shrinking your #IoT attack surface! Join #webinar TODAY 10am PT to dive into commissioned research by Viakoo, w/ recent #'s on how IT leaders view the significance of the IoT threat to their orgs https://t.co/zB9Yn1P3LZ
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
Don’t miss @VSecurityShow #ISCW 2024 Technology Preview session TODAY at 1pm ET with @viakoo @costar_tech @quanergy to hear about the latest in Analytics, Video Assurance & Sensors and the newest solutions for the #security market https://t.co/OCQaFm0O6a
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
As cryptocurrencies increase in value, so will threat actors' efforts in breaching accounts, according to Viakoo’s John Gallagher in @ChannelFutures https://t.co/1YAeH0BE0X (slide 10) @EdwardGately #cryptocurrency #breach #cybersecurity
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@viakoo
Viakoo Incorporated
2 years
The #IoT attack surface was built one application at a time, and is growing one application at a time, reinforcing the criticality of securing IoT infrastructure in an automated and rapid fashion. Viakoo's Bud Broomhead details in @BetaNews: https://t.co/nXIJyT8mZl @IanDBarker
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