EarlyBirds rolls out Cybersecurity Innovation Map, aims to safeguard Internet of Things (IoT) potential from misuse

Today, the world is witnessing the advancement and adoption of technology at an unmatched pace. This calls for keeping a close watch on possible challenges concerned with such emerging technologies.

Disruptive technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) have been receiving immense criticism due to the challenges of data security and privacy of users’ information. A lot of discussions regarding the security in IoT and related aspects have already taken place amongst researchers, and many are in progress.

EarlyBirds opens discussion

EarlyBirds, an innovative Australian platform, aims to discuss IoT and ways to upgrade its security as its influence on everyday life is growing with each passing day. Through such discussions, EarlyBirds looks forward to exploring means by which it can contribute to preparing for a secure future.

IoT is a network of physical objects or things that are connected and exchange data with other devices and systems via the internet. The objects are armed with technologies software or sensors, which enable them to connect with other devices.  

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Here, an object/thing can be a simple toy, household appliance, car, etc. or can be a complex and distinctive specialised industrial manufacturing unit powered to connect with other devices through the internet.

Application potential of IoT

Recent research has shown that IoT has a vast application on an industrial level, such as automation of the production-line monitoring to a level where proactive upkeep is possible when a malfunction is detected.

Another industrial sector that can benefit significantly is the transportation and logistics systems industry. The technology can help in identifying issues from diverse pieces of incoming data and rerouting efforts automatically to counter any delays.

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In a nutshell, IoT is believed to drastically change the efficiency of technology, a business process or industry.

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Such ubiquitous technologies have altered the way people interact, and the connected devices enable an exceptional level of communication between users and objects. Moreover, the significant amount of data exchanged during communication can be accumulated to infer meaningful decisions.

The Cybersecurity Innovation Map

EarlyBirds has been at the forefront of identifying the challenges as well as the applications of IoT and believes that new innovative technologies will be required to safeguard the true potential of IoT.

Given this backdrop, the company has developed and introduced a Cybersecurity Innovation Map to offer a continuous updated, dynamic view of the direction of innovation in cybersecurity. The map is classified into numerous core cyber themes and subthemes that simplify these distinct technologies into popular industry terms and definitions.

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EarlyBirds’ Innovation Map can make diverse information available, including the overall number of Innovators in a cohort within the technology group, details to identify the company and their offerings, commercial maturity, location, etc.

EarlyBirds expects its Innovation Map to function in the same manner as the company’s larger platform, and thus encourage innovators and other interested parties to engage with each other to make progress.

“The Cybersecurity Innovation Map is one of the critical capabilities we offer to help organisations to become ‘self-learning organisations.’ The innovation map has tens of thousands of cybersecurity innovations from early-stage to mature. These can be quickly analysed for identifying solutions to resolve business or technical challenges or to move to a new way of delivering outcomes. We call this ‘Edzility’ where the EarlyBirds platform and our innovation services support organisations to create a technical or business ‘edge’ with enhanced ‘agility’.”

Bottom line

Historically, it is seen that societies and individuals that adopt and keep pace with technological advancements are the ones that survive and excel. On the contrary, those refusing to alter their ways in the face of changes have fallen by the wayside.

EarlyBirds’ Innovation Map is another strategic tool that will help businesses remain relevant and collaborate with innovators in a fruitful way.

Further information about the EarlyBirds Open Innovation platform and Cybersecurity Innovation Map can be accessed from the Company’s website, here.