Why yesterday’s IoT security won’t survive tomorrow’s threats
Security used to be an IT problem. In 2025, it’s a board-level responsibility. For companies running IoT at scale, from energy grids and EV charging to logistics and industrial automation, the stakes are no longer just technical. Weak connectivity security can now trigger regulatory fines, reputational fallout, and even supply chain disruption.
NIS2 and beyond: the new reality
Regulations like NIS2 in Europe are reshaping how businesses must think about IoT security. The message is clear: protecting connected infrastructure isn’t optional, and non-compliance has consequences.
This shift is forcing executives to ask harder questions:
- Do we know exactly where our IoT data travels?
- Can we prove to auditors that every device is secured?
- Would our current defences withstand today’s threat landscape?
For many organisations, the uncomfortable answer is no.
Legacy security can’t keep up
The problem is that the tools many companies still rely on - VPNs, APNs, and patchwork controls - were never built for this regulatory environment. They create complexity, reduce visibility, and leave gaps attackers and auditors alike will find.
In a world of distributed devices, cross-border operations, and stricter compliance checks, yesterday’s models no longer offer the protection enterprises need.
The cost of waiting
The longer organisations delay addressing these gaps, the higher the risks become:
- Financial penalties for non-compliance.
- Operational downtime from increasingly targeted attacks.@
- Reputational damage if customers or partners lose trust.
In short: the compliance clock is ticking, and doing nothing is not an option.
So what comes next?
That’s the question we’ll tackle in our upcoming webinar: Zero Trust explained
