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Xitex Limited provides consultancy on defining and launching connected products with particular emphasis on creating secure IoT products and their associated secure supply chains. This is based upon more than 10 years of experience of creating and deploying secure connected products at scale with both the Small Cell cellular telecommunications and Set Top box markets in both Multinational and Start-up companies. Here is some latest news from our Blog
IoT device security to become part of CE marking by 2024
The security and safety of wireless IoT devices took another step towards becoming part of EU CE compliance last Friday. The EU Commission announced its adoption of the delegated act to the Radio Equipment Directive https://ec.europa.eu/growth/news/commission-strengthens-cybersecurity-wireless-devices-and-products-2021-10-29_en. As a result, this act will create legal requirements for the security of wireless IoT devices. This change to
DigiCatapult, Xitex, Arrow, SonyUKTEC & Microsoft have detailed the entire process of IoT hardware new production introduction
The internet of things represents one of the biggest current business opportunities, as it underpins the digitisation of our economy, a transition towards what is hailed as the fourth industrial revolution. Digital Catapult, Xitex, Microsoft & Arrow recently published a guide ” “IoT Hardware from Prototype to Production Guide” for #startups and #scaleups. Xitex is
Being Regulation Ready for IoT Products
The development of the Internet of Things (IoT) has opened up opportunities across society and business, yet with this comes new security concerns and cyber threats. These can range from small inconveniences to serious privacy threats which could have drastic consequences. Typically there is an assumption that IoT products and services are largely unregulated and
Considering IoT Security at Home
It is becoming increasingly common to find a significant number of connected devices in your home; be it simply a wireless router, a fitness tracker or perhaps a smart central heating device to name a few. The number of IoT products and devices on the market is expanding at a rapid pace and with this
Presenting at IoTBuild 2018
The IoT Stack and Ecosystem Event covering Architecture, Connectivity, Security & Edge Recognised as the UK’s leading event for IoT adopters, IoTBuild 2018 opens itself up to over 1000 executive level attendees. Attendees will gain access to 2 x conference tracks; 2 x technical theatres; consultancy clinics; start-up showcase, and the exhibition. In addition the event
IoTSF Plenary Group Chair Appointment
We are delighted to announce that Richard Marshall, Managing Consultant at Xitex ltd, has been appointed as the Plenary Group Chair of the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF). The IoTSF was established in response to emerging threats that were found in the Internet of Things applications. It’s mission is to secure the Internet of Things. This
Xitex at the Verification Futures 2016 Conference
Xitex is pleased to announce that they will be presenting at the Verification Futures 2016 Conference on the 4th February 2016. Organised by TVS, Verification Futures 2016 is a one day conference, exhibition and industry networking event to discuss the challenges faced in hardware verification. The day will host a fantastic opportunity to network with
Xitex joins the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF)
We’re pleased to announce that Xitex has become a Founder Member of the Internet of Things Security Foundation (IoTSF). Following rapid technology advancements in recent years, a realisation has grown of the number of benefits that the Internet of Things can offer, across multiple businesses. Of course, this growth has also sprung up a new
How VW Might have Fixed their Emissions Problem
The recent publicity that surrounds the VW diesel emissions scandal only just begins to highlight the security challenges that IoT users and producers must consider today. Using the VW diesel emissions scandal as a case study, Xitex’s founder Richard Marshall has written a blog post for the IoT Security Foundation on the importance of being