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Eseye , and leading agentless device security platform provider , Armis , have announced the general availability of a joint solution that enables organisations to deploy connected devices anywhere in the world with enterprise-class security and consistent , reliable cellular ( 4G / LTE / 5G ) connectivity .

Digital Transformation created a new generation of connected things that extend beyond traditional IT and across virtually every business and industry . For the first time , the volume of these non-traditional assets has surpassed the total number of traditional computers and servers globally . Analysts predict this number will multiply exponentially in the next five years . This new hyperconnected , highly distributed and dynamically changing environment represents digital businesses ’ new cyberasset landscape . Any loss of connectivity or cyberattacks against these devices can be financially devastating and brand-damaging , causing widespread collateral loss to an organisation ’ s bottom line . the joint solution from Armis and Eseye an ultimate foundation for automation and Digital Transformation .”

Many of these new connected devices use 4G / LTE / 5G technologies , which increases their range and flexibility while introducing unique challenges for connectivity and security .

Outside of North America , hundreds of Mobile Network Operators ( MNOs ) operate across geographies with many shared borders , creating a lack of persistent connectivity .

Most carriers prevent devices from roaming after a few weeks , dramatically impacting the ability of cellular-based IoT and other devices to realise their full potential . According to Eseye ’ s 2021 State of IoT Adoption Report , over onethird ( 35 %) of survey respondents cited cellular connectivity as the main challenge to rollouts of large-scale IoT projects .

Eseye ’ s unique Connectivity Management Platform enables devices to switch intelligently to any one of over 700 GSMA-compliant carriers to maximise uptime with near 100 % global coverage . The Armis Agentless Device Security Platform provides device discovery , monitoring and behavioural risk assessments to respond automatically to anomalies that put devices at risk . Together , this joint solution ensures organisations can deploy and access virtually any device globally with confidence .

“ With Transforma Insights predicting that the number of cellular devices will increase to five billion by 2030 , the IoT attack surface is growing exponentially ,” said Nick Earle , CEO of Eseye . “ The emergence of eUICC and eSIM means devices can frequently move between a range of public and private 5G networks , as well as IoT platforms , making IoT assets hard to track and secure .” u

“ Most traditional endpoint security products available today require agents which cannot install on the majority of cellular-based IoT and OT devices ,” said Peter Doggart , Chief Strategy Officer , Armis . “ These devices control the temperature of food and medicine storage , update maintenance information on airplanes , or control critical infrastructures like power and water transmission and they are exposed with grave risk of cyberthreats . The footprint of these devices is expected to expand rapidly over the coming years , making intelligent NETWORK SECURITY www . intelligentciso . com

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