Many companies want to deepen their relationship with the so-called "Internet of Things", but at the same time it is clear that the Internet of Things is a true security carnival. Microsoft has been studying this problem for years, and its response is Azure Sphere, a platform that combines a Linux-based operating system for microcontrollers, a series of certified chips, and a cloud security service. Redmond has just confirmed its general availability, but don't expect to find an ISO with the distro…
The IoT Security Challenge
According to estimates, by 2025 there will be more than 40 billion connected IoT devices. That automatically leads us to ask: How do we prevent them from blowing up? In recent years, the concept of IoT has proven to be, in reality, the "Internet of Insecure Things", with serious and basic security flaws affecting all kinds of products. IoT security requires comprehensive solutions, and Microsoft points in that direction with the Azure Sphere platform.
Azure Sphere's Approach
Its managing director, engineer Galen Hunt, explains it clearly: IoT is in a "science fair" stage, with several companies and divisions conducting at least one experiment, but the lack of security is what prevents them from scaling up. Azure Sphere seeks to attack this problem with three elements: a cloud service, a series of certified microcontrollers, the first being the MediaTek MT3620, and a Linux-based operating system, specifically designed for IoT.
Preview and General Availability
Microsoft representatives confirmed that several clients already used Azure Sphere during its preview phase to produce smart appliances, while also adopting MediaTek MT3620 modules as "guardians" to protect more sensitive equipment.
Today, Azure Sphere is generally available. Interested? Then start with the link below for additional details, or get one of its development modules. The cheapest averages $35 (same price as a Raspberry Pi), although most online stores don't have stock.
Official announcement: Click here
Source: ZDNet
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