The Firedome Blog

Connect the Disconnected: Transform Your Legacy Products With IoT

IoT has the power to transform your legacy products by optimizing them for a connected world. Check out this must-read blog on connecting the disconnected!.

5 Ways IoT is Supercharging Product Management, Fast

Product managers need to remain competitive in a busy market. These 5 considerations help you get future-ready, right now.

Industry Pioneer: How this Technology Company is Leading the Future of Robotics

Leading robotic manufacturers are addressing device security. Are you? Temi is disrupting the robotics market. Recently, the New York-based personal robot manufacturer deftly distinguished itself from its competitors with its ground-breaking cybersecurity...

Are you a Leader or a Laggard? How this Retailer is Leading the Smart Home Device Market

Leading consumer electronics players are addressing device security, are you? Canadian Tire is disrupting the smart home market. Recently, the Canadian-based retailer deftly distinguished itself from its...

Danger of Insecure Industrial Printers: Is It Your Weakest Link?

When thinking about your manufacturing floor or OT environment, what would you consider to be a significant potential security risk? Some might point to employees who may be tricked into clicking on a malicious...

6 Hot Products that Predict the Future of IoT

Find out what’s hot in IoT right now and how you can successfully position your products in the market.

9 Do’s and Don’ts for Launching IIoT Devices

Are you a product leader launching the next big Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) device? Save yourself time and money by reading these 9 do's and don'ts now!.

Bring Simple Back With This IoT Decision Framework

IoT product management is complex - but this decision framework helps you build a robust strategy swiftly & ensure you achieve consistency.

This IoT Product Roadmap Preps Your Path To Success

Developing a successful IoT product can be complex and challenging - even for experts. So having a workable plan helps ensure your own team and all other stakeholders are on board for as smooth a...

Product, Sales & Marketing Make IoT Features 3x Better

IoT product managers: Decisions on IoT features are at least 3x better when product, sales & marketing teams work together.

Surprising Security Risks Found in Some of our Favorite Connected Devices

The software vulnerabilities that can be found in some of the most commonly used and widely loved IoT devices.

5 Trends That Are Changing IoT Cybersecurity

A review of the top 5 IoT cybersecurity trends and developments that are changing the way we use and secure connected devices.

Cyber Wars – Why IoT Device Hacks Are Rocketing

IoT device hacks are rocketing thanks to poor security and increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals.

8 Superpowers You Need to Succeed as an IoT Product Leader

Want to be a successful IoT product leader? Get to grips with these 8 superpowers and the sky is the limit.

Why IoT Product Managers Need to Advocate for Cybersecurity

Few IoT product managers take responsibility for security, but they lose out on the opportunity of targeting their product's market fit.

IoT Minus 10, 9, 8… Countdown to Your IoT Product Launch

Achieve the explosive lift-off your IoT product launch deserves with this concise but comprehensive 10-step launch guide.

Security Breaches: Will They Devastate Your Brand?

The brand damage ramifications of three major security breaches: Verkada, Target, and Uber and how you can protect your brand.

How Technology Diversity is Driving Demand in Connected Devices

What are the factors driving the growth in Internet of Things (IoT) and connected device technology?.

Retail Revolution – The Future of IoT for Shoppers

Consumer demands are changing rapidly but IoT is keeping up with the endless evolution of device features & functionality. Grab futureproof insights here!.

Why Your Connected Device Represents a Prime Target to Hackers

Product managers need to be aware of why hackers target connected devices and how easy they are to compromise.

Western Digital: Where Things Went Wrong & 3 Steps for Product Managers to Remedy

Western Digital had several critical vulnerabilities exposed in a number of their products.

5 Ways IoT Device Hacks Burn Your Brand

Ready to launch your amazing new IoT device? Stop. Here's how hackers burn your brand & the costly mistakes to avoid! Find peace of mind here.

3 IoT Growth Strategies You Haven’t Tried Yet

Don’t get left behind - grow your brand and sales using our top 3 IoT growth strategies.

From a Galaxy Not Far from Here, How a New Variant of InterPlanetary Storm Will Wreak Havoc on Your Device!

Firedome has recently detected a new variant of InterPlanetary Storm.

IoT Device Security Standards and Trends in 2021: Are You Meeting Them?

Brands that thrive in this sector will be those who keep up to date with the latest IoT device standards and best practices.

temi, the Sleek and Affable Robot, is Now Also Safe to Use

With Firedome, temi robots are safe to use with protected with proactive, real time security just for IoT devices.

Who the Hell Cares About the Security of Your IoT Device? Your Buyers!!

The security of your device is important. In fact in matters to 91% of IoT device buyers, who would prefer clear security labelling.

IoT Market Opportunities: Top 4 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd

Learn what brands can do to stand out from the crowd and maximize the IoT market opportunities created by this surge in demand.

The Best and Safest Smart Baby Monitors – 2021 Winners

List of Best and Safest Smart Baby Monitors. Make sure the devices you’re using to keep your baby safe don’t become the security risk.

What’s a FragAttack and How Should IoT Product Managers Deal With It?

Product Managers need to be aware that FragAttacks hIighlight the need to put security on the device itself, rather than rely on the network.

How the Colonial Pipeline Attack has Changed the Way Industry Shops for Connected Devices

An outcome from the Colonial Pipeline Ransomware attack is that security is going to be top of mind when shopping for connected products.

Product Managers – Will Security-By-Design Protect Your IoT Device?

For a product manager concerned about the product lifecycle, security-by-design is only a first step towards achieving ongoing protection.

3 Steps: Cyber Breach Recovery Plan to Minimize Loss of Sales – Based on Verkada Breach

The Verkada Breach had a devastating impact on the company’s reputation, we provide 3 steps to minimize the business damage.

Firedome Welcomes IoT Industry Veteran Arsham Hatambeiki to Advisory Board

This January, Firedome Labs' research team identified and disclosed 0-day vulnerabilities in Yale IP cameras that make them susceptible to hackers.

Firedome & Olibra Awarded BIRD Foundation Grant to Transform Traditional Consumer Electronics Devices into Connected Home Cyber Guardians

This January, Firedome Labs' research team identified and disclosed 0-day vulnerabilities in Yale IP cameras that make them susceptible to hackers.

Firedome Welcomes Cybersecurity Industry Pioneer Alex Ionescu to Advisory Board

This January, Firedome Labs' research team identified and disclosed 0-day vulnerabilities in Yale IP cameras that make them susceptible to hackers.

Firedome Discloses 0-Day Vulnerabilities in Yale IP Cameras

This January, Firedome Labs' research team identified and disclosed 0-day vulnerabilities in Yale IP cameras that make them susceptible to hackers.

The New IoT Security Paradigm – Brought to You by Ayla Networks and Firedome

A pivotal moment for the IoT industry. As market needs evolve, security & privacy come to the forefront.

במצב של חוסר וודאות שאופף את כל העולם בימים אלו, עם ההבנה שככל שנקדים להיערך למציאות חדשה זו שנכפתה עלינו, כינסנו ישיבת הנהלה (אל דאגה,בזום כמובן :-) .

Preserving Organizational Morale and Business Continuity Remotely During the COVID-19 Crisis

In the midst of complete uncertainty and with the understanding that we needed to prepare for a new reality, we convened a management meeting to discuss COVID-19.

How Firedome Protects Millions of IoT Devices From Hijacking from a new OpenWRT Vulnerability

This week, a MAJOR critical vulnerability was discovered in the OpenWRT operating system for IoT devices.

There Are No Winter Breaks on the Darknet: Our Top 10 IoT Cyber Stories of Q1 2020

New IoT devices are launched every day despite firm security protocols still not being fully implemented by manufacturers, which makes things easier for hackers, as most of these stories show.

Better together: Highlights of Microsoft and Firedome’s new strategic partnership

2020 started off right for Firedome and Microsoft’s Azure Security Center for IoT (ASC for IoT): We announced a new, promising strategic partnership that will enable us to offer a comprehensive solution for...

Firedome’s celebration of innovation at CES 2020

For a few decades now, CES has become synonymous with “innovation”. Tech companies, journalists and enthusiasts from every corner of the globe gather to witness the latest innovations and learn where the tech industry is headed next. ...

Don’t release any IoT products you wouldn’t trust with your own loved ones

How one vulnerability in the firmware and API of a connected device can be exploited to generate an attack at a scale that could affect thousands and even millions of people worldwide.

Smart camera manufacturer recall: Mirai IoT malware attack

Do you remember that day in 2016 when both Netflix and Twitter went down? That October, millions of IoT devices infected with Mirai malware became part of a coordinated cyber attack. The malicious code, which went...

10 Lessons Learned from Raising Firedome’s Series A

Moti Shkolnik, Firedome’s Co-founder and CEO, shares his thoughts after the successful funding round.

Top 15 IoT industry events device manufacturers shouldn’t miss

Participating in industry events is crucial for networking, staying up to date and more. But you have to make sure you choose the right event to suit your interests.

IoT security laws and standards you must know and get ready to adhere to

IoT device manufacturers should be aware to not only the legal requirements for potential markets but also adhere to the appropriate standards recommended for their target sectors, to be prepared for when new laws catch up to those recommendations.

Safe trends: Our selection of IoT cybersecurity trends to closely follow in 2019

A list of IoT cybersecurity trends that will help you understand and communicate to others the importance of raising our industry’s security standards.

5 reasons why EDR is becoming a security standard in the IoT devices industry

Buzzwords come and go. Only a few stick around, and usually because they represent an actual shift in our perception. Has EDR turned into an industry buzzword? Well, if so, it’s...

9 IoT Cybersecurity Leaders & Influencers to Follow

A list of the influencers who share new security trends and risks, review the latest technology and post insightful data.

Wish Google Cloud IoT Core Had an Emulator? We’ve got you covered

An emulator offers a cost-effective alternative, reduces costs and has more advantages.

Internet of Threats: How hackers make their way into our homes and how manufacturers can stop them

It’s time to forget every hacking cliché in the book and learn about the true dangers we all face in the era of SmartHome.

What does the future hold for Home IoT device companies? Thoughts about cybersecurity threats

As Smart Home devices become commonplace, companies must address current misconceptions about security.

“Hey Google, can you please hack Alexa”?

A closer look at the allegedly reliable and safe enterprise-produced devices before connecting them to a home LAN.

Introducing SHEL – Smart Home environment Lab for IoT companies – Gem inside!

As the journey of home IoT companies evolves we decided to create for them a simulation environment for s typical smart home.

P2P Hole punching in Home IoT – A best UX or a built in security vulnerability?

Hole punching technique in home IoT allows smooth user experience but creates security vulnerabilities.

A Fresh View on Home Network (in)Security

Let’s talk about home network security. There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the security of the private home LAN. In this post, we will shatter the security myth and demonstrate how IoT devices are easily hackable even...

The Illusion of Security By Design

Security by design, an approach that seeks to make systems free from vulnerabilities during product design, is gaining popularity in the IoT world. Setting a strong security foundation and designing for privacy is necessary. However, this is just the...

The Story of Firedome

We are Firedome, and earlier this year we embarked on a mission to spread security across the home IoT industry. Over the last few years, this industry has been rapidly assimilated into our lives with very little security in mind....