Finite State makes third executive appointment of 2026
In its third executive appointment of 2026, Finite State, a specialist in product security and software supply chain risk management, has named Ann Miller as vice president of marketing. Miller brings more than 15 years of experience scaling high-growth technology companies, with expertise in cyber security and AI-driven platforms, and is known for turning emerging […]
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Finite State comments on US router import ban
Three experts from Ohio-based Finite State have commented on the US FCC’s banning of the authorisation and import of new consumer-grade routers manufactured outside the USA. Finite State’s autonomous product security platform is built to secure connected devices, IoT and embedded systems. Its platform analyses firmware and source code to identify risks, generate SBoMs, and […]
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Who will win the race to CRA compliance?
Steve Rogerson compares the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) with the problems Formula One racing teams are having with their new regulations. It was rather fitting that this year’s Embedded World was sandwiched between the first two Formula One grands prix of the season. As the top racing teams grappled with a host of new […]
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Somos partners Finite State to strengthen security
Security expert Somos is integrating Finite State’s binary and source code analysis capabilities with SomosID, enhancing its IoT connected asset registry’s ability to deliver deeper, device-level metrics. As regulatory requirements for IoT security continue to evolve – including NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and US federal mandates – organisations are facing increasing pressure to […]
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How do you secure small, low-power devices?
Should you secure small devices or the network to which they are connected? Steve Rogerson listened to a webinar to find out. The nature of the IoT means there are lots of low-powered devices out there, I mean we are talking millions, many millions. Only this week, Vodafone was celebrating connecting its 200 millionth IoT […]
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Finding a path through the security maze
Steve Rogerson talks with Matt Wyckhouse from Finite State about security and the IoT. Security has always been an issue since the world became connected, but the growth of the IoT has changed the landscape somewhat, moving the onus from individuals using the technology to the companies making the modules and devices. We are all […]
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Binary Analysis in the Age of Smart Cities
by Ryan Owen of Finite State Smart cities are the future, but how do we protect them amidst rising cybersecurity threats in the software supply chain? By some counts, over 140 smart cities already exist today and the United Nations predicts that 68% of the world’s population will live in cities by mid-century. As all cities become increasingly […]
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Finite State joins IMC to push holistic security
Finite State, an influential provider of platforms for securing connected devices, has joined the board of the IoT M2M Council (IMC), the largest trade association dedicated to the global IoT sector. Finite State plans to use IMC programmes to build awareness of a holistic approach to IoT security that covers IoT device manufacturers and users. […]
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Finite State Joins IMC to Tout Holistic IoT Security
London (22 January 2025): Finite State, one of the most influential providers of platforms for securing connected devices, has joined the board of the IoT M2M Council (IMC), the largest trade association dedicated to the global IoT sector with 28,000 rank-and-file Adopter Members. Finite State plans to use IMC programs to build awareness of a […]
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Countdown to Compliance: Why Connected Device Manufacturers Must Prepare for the EU CRA Now
by Hannah Beazley of Finite State With the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) officially adopted, connected device manufacturers face a critical countdown to meet its stringent cybersecurity requirements by 2027. While the deadline may seem distant, the reality of product development timelines for connected devices leaves no time for delay. Preparing for compliance must begin […]
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Understanding The EU CRA’s SBOM & Technical Documentation Requirements
by Hannah Beazley of Finite State The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) makes creating Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and technical documentation compulsory for any IoT manufacturer selling into the European Union. But this is more than just another regulation. The CRA’s focus on SBOM and technical documentation represents a significant step toward imposing specific security requirements on software supply […]
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Software Supply Chain Security Under the EU Cyber Resilience Act
by Hannah Beazley of Finite State The adoption of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) brings a much-needed focus on securing the software supply chain. IoT manufacturers depend heavily on third-party software (including both open-source libraries and proprietary code) to accelerate software development; however, limited visibility into components’ origins and the security practices of their developers increases the potential […]
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