With modern software applications being a combination of public software libraries and custom code, software supply chain security risks are on the rise.

Endpoints are ubiquitous across the IIoT landscape and the 2018 SANS IIoT Survey reveals that IIoT endpoint security is the leading concern.

"Bricking" in software license management translates into the ability to lock down a license if an appropriate or illegal use of the software is detected.

The speed in which development teams are releasing new software is making it difficult for the security operations team to keep up.

The Dynamic Monetization model proposes to move the payment for industrial systems from upfront to the time of usage with revolutionary consequences.

Alarming insights and compelling guidelines in the 2018 BSA global survey: Software Management: Security Imperative, Business Opportunity.

With national elections soon coming up in the U.S., the mere thought of further interference with the democratic process is raising deep concerns.

Embedded software engineers of the future will have a very different skillset from their predecessors - Where does the software security skillset fit?

VDMA Product Piracy Study 2018 indicates that, while the overall scale of damage remains unchanged, damages have worsened in the last two years.

When choosing the right system software for medical devices, secure communications, multi-CdPU design, modularity and scalability are key.

Product liability in the cyberworld opens up a whole new area of litigation, as the ISV becomes also responsible of software exploitation for malicious intent.

The U.S. points to China for rampant IP theft, which they believe has significantly weakened U.S. companies’ position in the global market.

Only 3% of the executives surveyed expressed that they were not challenged by the adoption of  new technologies inherent with the IoT.

We support BSA US 2018 Policy Agenda in developing international consensus on cybersecurity best practices and leveraging innovative solutions.

Modern software monetization ensures customers use the services they pay for while taking advantage of cloud adoption and real-time analytics tools.

The best integrity protection solutions are based on cryptography and the associated use of digital signatures and authentication.

Medical device manufacturers can leverage software licensing to unlock unique business models that generate new revenue streams.

Since the IP of today’s of most medical equipment is encapsulated in embedded software, the industry is ripe for attack.

CodeMeter products are not affected by Meltdown and Spectre, even if a would-be attacker should manage to access the application memory.

Established due diligence best practices provide a roadmap to ensure a successful migration to a modern, flexible and robust licensing system.

The pay-per-use model is widely embraced by consumers, has tangible benefits for ISVs and embedded system developers, and is industry-agnostic.

Cybercrime will cost up to $6 trillion by 2021 - nearly half of today’s US GDP and more profitable than the global trade of all major illegal drugs combined.

The next generation of software monetization is about enabling business models that provide additional opportunity for monetization to drive growth.

Do we all share a common understanding of IIoT terms? Most likely not, and that’s why the IIC continues to update its IIoT Vocabulary Report.

Will this legislation remedy the market failure that has occurred and encourage device manufacturers to compete on the security of their IoT products?

Unlike the often used obfuscation approach, Blurry Box cryptography offers software protection that is completely based on publicly available methods.

A cloud-based licensing and software protection service with private Blockchain to address non-repudiable logging is under investigation.

Modern usage-based licensing is trending in the software monetization market as customers gain say in how they want to consume their software.

In today’s age of the IoT, true offline computers are a relic of a bygone age. Go for proxy strategies or securely controlled outbound connections.

Software issues can have a dramatic impact on industrial processes, bringing an entire production line to a halt and affecting bottom-line profits.

To demonstrate the validity and strength of Blurry Box, its novel encryption mechanism, Wibu-Systems has launched a global hackers' contest.

Under the cloud of increasing cybersecurity threats, it is clear that a security by design approach is a necessity for any embedded system.

Most content is created, stored, and transmitted digitally. Left unprotected, it can be distributed electronically to millions of people in just seconds.

Fritz Stephan structured a scalable licensing model where they can remotely activate features on-demand and create new post-sales revenues.

The system should not require secrecy and it must not be a problem if it falls into enemy hands: This is the exact principle Blurry Box applies.

The Smart Factory is driven by real-time interactions of people, machines, assets, systems, and things that collectively enable self-governed processes.

Endpoints have many vulnerabilities susceptible to malicious errors that can can be exposed from the deployment to the development environment.

End users are comfortable in using an e-commerce system to buy licenses online and receive them automatically in the form of an activation code.

When manufacturers tell consumers that their equipment is secure, it’s critical that they take the necessary steps to make sure that’s true.

In the wake of the ongoing IoT security concerns, security by design is a concept that intelligent device manufacturers are taking into consideration.

Every enslaved IoT device grants adversaries carte blanche access that can be utilized to parasitically entwine malware into networks and microcosms.

While Industrie 4.0 enables the enormous potential of smart factories, it also brings with it new threats and challenges in the form of product piracy.

The migration to the CodeMeter licensing, protection and security platform from another vendor can be straightforward and relatively painless.

An attack to an Industrial Internet of Things system typically starts with an attack on one or more endpoints. And endpoints are everywhere in the IIoT. 

The ability for an end user to easily borrow a license when necessary is an essential requirement of a software license management system.

The trustworthiness of IIoT systems depends upon trust in all of the system elements, how they are integrated, and how they interact with each other.

Helping CEOs and business managers allocate the resources for education, risk assessment, and planning ahead for an explosion of connected systems.

The terms IIoT and Disruption are becoming more closely aligned. Disruption in business models, licensing and IP protection, and interoperability.

A survey run by Genpact reveals that despite the enormous upside presented by the IIoT, executives are cautious of the obstacles that lie ahead.

Whether you are a total believer or not, it looks like the shift from perpetual software licensing to software subscription models is here to stay.

Many ISVs continue to build their monetization layers in-house, but total cost of ownership and business agility are lower with a commercial solution.

The software driven economy will dramatically impact health, the environment, global commerce and international relations. What are the risks?

Wibu-Systems joins TCG and demonstrates IP protection and flexible licensing applied to TPM connected devices at the SAE World Congress.

Internet of Things, industrial controls and encryption were found to be the top three most common phrases used in RSA Conference speaking submissions.

Lean machines, connected to cloud intelligence, introduce a decentralized architecture that will change forever our industrial world.

Five critical strategies to help intelligent device manufacturers gauge cyber security risks, develop security controls, and monetize IoT effectively.

The new challenges presented by connected devices are causing developers to go back to basics and even rethink the term security and what it means in the IoT.

Is handing over a free trial license still a valid marketing strategy or does it offer another avenue for hackers to gain illegal access to the program forever?

Next year will be the one where IoT security takes centre stage – and the winners will be the vendors who can help deliver secure connected services.

IDC recently released their annual top 10 software licensing and pricing predictions for 2016. One surprising note was that there was no mention of license security.

Not surprisingly, inexperience, interoperability and security were at the top of the list of challenges mentioned by 678 developers polled in the study State of IoT.

As a member of the Infineon Security Partner Network, we have worked closely with Infineon to secure devices and systems in various applications.

The Industrial Internet Consortium held an interesting TweetChat where 6 questions received enthusiastic responses by many leading security experts.

The SD Association recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the microSD™ Card. With their thought leadership initiative, they share interesting facts.

The IP gained during the development of an ISV’s flagship software product most likely represents an investment in hundreds of man hours.

Just a few days ago, it was unthinkable for an iPhone to be infected with a virus, or for the App Store to spread viruses through their apps.

The disturbing software piracy statistics released by BSA | The Software Alliance in their Global Software Survey are sure to put a dent into any ISVs bottom line.

The Deloitte Centre paints an interesting picture of the healthcare and life science sectors that are being shaped by the many emerging innovations.

It has been several years since Ashton introduced the concept of the Internet of Things, and now the IoT is ubiquitous and represents enormous change.

IIC recently released their Industrial Internet Reference Architecture, which serves to initiate a process of evaluation and industrial transformation.

By monetizing the software on their devices, IoT vendors will be able to increase and drive recurring revenue streams, creating billions of dollars.

A recent report released by the Economist Intelligence Unit highlighted some of the emerging economic issues expected to shape global business.

Attackers see, in the growing promise of our tech-connected world, opportunities to steal or cause major disruption or destruction.

An effective way to safeguard embedded systems is to protect the running program code against tampering and implement secure boot.

If you have decided to integrate a 3rd party licensing solution, you’ve made the right choice. But now which 3rd party solution should you choose?

With today’s cloud or virtual solutions, there are many available license management options to evaluate and even more questions to consider.

The emerging IoT lags massively behind conventional computers in terms of cyber security with manufacturers failing to implement security practices.

ISVs are turning to 3rd party licensing security experts for help in developing a secure licensing strategy that meets their needs for today and their future.

Medical devices are increasingly reliant on software; securing it from tampering has become a critical consideration in the development process.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has released an in-depth report, which includes a list of recommendations on how to secure IoT devices.

While end users are reaping the economic benefits of virtualization, ISVs are challenged to create licensing schemes for virtual environments.

Software for embedded systems is based more and more on open system platforms, which are however vulnerable to attacks from hackers.

The Security Research Labs demonstrated how they could perpetrate an attack on USB devices by reprogramming the firmware with malicious code.

The intuitive GUI of WebDepot helps your customers track their license usage and gain a better understanding of license allocation requirements.

Each cloud-based approach has its security strengths and vulnerabilities, and requires a strong user authentication and data encryption strategy.

For every PC in the world there are hundreds of embedded systems, interconnected over various communication channels, like WiFi, Bluetooth and RFID.

A never ending controversy between the rights of software publishers to get paid for their efforts and users to use the software they legally purchased.

We define software monetization as the capability to effectively maximize your software revenue by meeting marketing demands. What does it mean for me?

If your software isn't secure nothing else matters. How do we prevent malicious attacks like piracy, cracking, theft, reverse engineering, and tampering.

An international group of researchers has cracked a portion of the RSA encryption algorithm. Should users of CodeMeter be concerned?

If you're an ISV, your customers can be anywhere. They might be companies you know. Or they might be someone who needs to earn your trust.

Some people believe that embedded systems are immune to piracy because the software has to be tied to a specific piece of equipment. What is the truth?

Hackers are out there. You can't take for granted it won't happen to you. What's amazing is how often the bad guys get in because someone left the door unlocked.

Anytime you add a 3rd party component into your overall product stack, you need to be thoughtful. Copy protection software is no different.