IoT and other connected devices are attractive targets because once an attacker gets into one device on your network, they can often move laterally to others. This can expose sensitive data and open the door to:

• Ransomware attacks that lock systems or data until a payment is made.
• Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that flood your services with traffic and disrupt operations.

As organizations connect more sensors, gateways, and edge devices, the potential attack surface grows. Treating each device as part of your overall security posture—rather than as an isolated endpoint—is key to managing this risk.

Intel offers hardware with built-in security capabilities designed to help you establish a trusted foundation for IoT deployments. Instead of relying only on software add-ons, security is integrated at the silicon level to:

• Help protect device integrity from the moment it boots.
• Support secure handling of sensitive information processed or stored on the device.
• Strengthen defenses against threats like ransomware or DDoS attacks that may try to leverage compromised devices.

By starting with hardware-based protections, you can reimagine how you secure IoT—from the device, through the network, to the data center or cloud.

Intel Business provides a range of resources to help IT teams plan and execute secure IoT and broader IT initiatives. You can:

• Watch the Intel Business YouTube channel for videos on built-in security technology for IoT and other topics.
• Visit the Intel Business Center website for resources, guidance, and expert insights that support projects from data center to device.
• Follow Intel Business on social channels (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook) to stay current on new content and perspectives.

These channels are designed to help you rethink how you approach security and implementation across your connected environment.