The 10 Coolest IoT Security Companies: The 2021 Internet Of Things 50

What follows are the 10 coolest IoT security companies on 2021 that have been introducing innovative new features and capabilities into the space.

Protecting IoT’s Big Business Opportunities

IoT can open up big business opportunities, but it can also introduce significant security risks as the increasing number of endpoints in the world create new openings for cyberattacks.

This has created a need for specialized security solutions that can address the unique challenges created by IoT deployments, whether they involve connecting new devices or old, industrial assets. Such solutions from existing and emerging vendors range from digital certificates and on-device security agents to device visibility and segmentation software.

As part of CRN’s 2021 Internet Of Things 50 list , here are the 10 coolest IoT security companies on 2021 that have been introducing innovative new features and capabilities into the space.

Armis
Yevgeny Dibrov, CEO

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Armis is ramping up investments for its agentless device security platform, thanks to a recent $125 million funding round that brought its valuation to $2 billion. The company recently rolled out Armis Asset Management as a stand-alone offering that gives organizations expanded visibility and control of devices remotely connecting to corporate devices.

Claroty
Yaniv Vardi, CEO

New York-based Claroty is expanding beyond critical infrastructure into new verticals like transportation and food and beverage for its operational technology and industrial IoT security offerings. The company more recently added capabilities includINGs Secure Remote Access, a feature that can shut down attacks that happen through remote sessions.

GlobalSign
Ichiro Chujo, CEO

GlobalSign is hardening IoT device security through encryption, authentication and authorization with its IoT Identity Platform, which is based on public key infrastructure technology and provisions digital certificates backed by the GlobalSign Certificate Authority. The platform’s capabilities include IoT device identity life-cycle management, which enables auto-provisioning and end-of-life decommissioning.

Karamba Security
Ami Dotan, CEO

Hod Hasharon, Israel-based Karamba Security is protecting IoT devices throughout their entire life cycle without needing to change the hardware. Most recently, the company unveiled its XGuard Monitor platform, which seamlessly embeds the company’s XGuard agents into devices for automated security management and threat detection for large fleets of devices.

Medigate
Jonathan Langer, CEO

Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Medigate is helping health-care organizations identify, manage and secure medical devices with a security and analytics platform that relies on a large database of medical devices and protocols. The company last year said it had raised a $30 million Series B funding round, and it has also landed major partnerships with Dell Technologies and VMware.

Ockam
Matthew Gregory, CEO

San Francisco-based Ockam is promising hardened security and data privacy for IoT deployments through the use of cryptography and blockchain technology. The company’s software can create and manage cryptographic keys as well as issue unique device identifiers and verifiable credentials to ensure that IoT device communications are secure.

Ordr
Greg Murphy, CEO

Santa Clara, Calif.-based Ordr is making it easier for organizations to secure and control connected devices on corporate IT networks with its AI-based Systems Control Engine. The company last year launched its IoT Discovery Program, which arms partners with a small plug-and-play device that can automatically create an inventory of IoT devices communicating with the network.

ReFirm Labs
Derick Naef, CEO

Fulton, Md.-based ReFirm Labs is helping businesses stay on top of IoT device vulnerabilities with its Binwalk platform, which automatically checks the firmware of devices for vulnerabilities. The platform’s enterprise version provides “deep visibility” into third-party devices before they’re installed while also ensuring that such devices meet an organization’s security and compliance requirements.

Sepio Systems
Yossi Appleboum, CEO

Rockville, Md.-based Sepio Systems is protecting organizations against troublesome IoT devices with its rogue device mitigation software. The company has been expanding its capabilities over the past year, and that includes a new Hardware Access Control offering that gives organizations complete visibility and control over devices on the network.

Vdoo
Netanel Davidi, CEO

Tel Aviv, Israel-based Vdoo is helping organizations uncover and resolve vulnerabilities found in IoT devices with its automated product security platform. The company recently raised a $25 million funding round for its platform, which can also ensure that devices are compliant with security standards while also providing vulnerability monitoring capabilities.