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In his Robie House, Frank Lloyd Wright created an ingenious arrangement of public and private spaces that slowly moving away from the street through a series of horizontal planes. Pronounced eaves made the interior space expand toward the outside. Considered the first phase of the American architect's career, the so-called Prairie Houses had marked horizontality, mainly due to the enormous plans created by slightly inclined eaves. Eaves are ubiquitous in most traditional architecture, and in addition to their aesthetic role, they serve several important functions, the primary one being to keep rainwater away from the building's walls and structure. But for some time now, we have seen plenty of projects with sloping roofs without eaves, forming pure and unornamented volumes. This brings us to the question: in these projects, how are practical issues such as draining rainwater?

An overhang (or eave) describesthe lower edge of a roof, which extends beyond the intersecting wall to form ashady space that can acquire different dimensions and appearances. In hot climates, it can bedesigned to stop theintense heatof the hottest months,limiting the entry of sunlight. In rainy places, it can be an intermediate space of shelter, protecting the building frame and external faade from the weather.However, eaves arenot an indispensable component of a building. Many architects have designed buildings with sloping roofs without eaves, in which the archetype of the house with agable roof takes on a simple, almost stripped, minimalist shape. It is not up to us to judge whether this design choice is functional or simply a fad. But whenever we remove this protrusion from a roof, we are faced with the challenge of avoiding problems of water infiltration and rainwater drainage. That is, without detailed and well-done construction,this design choice can be a big headache.

By examining our database of projects and its constituent construction details, we can discern a few distinct solutions to resolving these issues. These are ingenious design details which, in the eyes of the observer, appear extremely simple.

Perhaps the simplest way to drain water, without gutters or other components, is how Bokarev Architects did so in their Double House project. In this case, a metal sheet was installed over the roof and on the sides of the facade. In this way, the water could not break the outer covering, keeping the building watertight. As it does not contain a gutter, there is the drawback that, in the event of a heavy rain, all the water comes down close to the walls.

Another solution, which is quite common, is to create a minimal overhang, containing a small chute to drain the water. House Karlsson by Tham & Videgrd Arkitekter, as well as Haus Fr Julia Und Bjrn and Holler House by Innauer-Matt Architekten, all employ what could be characterized as traditional eaves, but with reduced dimensions. The gutters direct the water to descent pipes, making the flow process efficient. In these cases, the gutters are located on the outside of the wall, making them accessible for cleaning. In the event of a clog, this placement also causes less damage to the structure.

However, the hidden gutter is possibly the architect's favorite solution. Due to an optical illusion caused by the observer's angle, it is very difficult to observe the discontinuity of the gutter coating in a hidden gutter, intriguing the most attentive viewers. In the Studio Zero85 project, formal purity is inspired by the barns and homes dotting the area. The faade and roof of the structure are covered with tiles, making the slight trough in the tile blanket go unnoticed. In the MiCasa projects by Stephen Davy Peter Smith Architects and Dentist with a View by Shift architecture urbanism, the gutter is a little more pronounced, but still discreet. Elsewhere, in the Riel Estate project by Joris Verhoeven Architectuur, the gutter, although almost hidden, also marks the change in coating materials between two planes.

Another widely used device is to incorporate an external, permeable skin that envelops the system, causing water to flow through a lower material, which is usually a metal tile or an impermeable cover. In the Les Coccinelles Nursery School / SOA Architectes project, it is easy to understand the solution through the gif below.

A similar solution is adopted at the Bergmeisterwolf architekten Rooftops Twin House H, 142 South Street / Sandy Rendel Architects, and GRX Arquitectos' Calixto House, which displays an incredible facade of rough stones. In these cases, a gutter is included in the solution, directing all the water collected by the inclined planes to an appropriate portion of the plot. But the presence of the gutter can be dispensed with, as noted in the Thtre d'eau Swimming Pool / LOG Architectes project.

Whatever the design adopted, it is important that the designer is aware of the challenges imposed by a solution that seems so simple. It is also essential that the drawing is well done and carefully executed, so as to avoid future problems of infiltration or humidity that would be quite complex to solve after the building is occupied. As Mies van der Rohe said, "God is in the details."

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Akron-based roofing contractors have posted a blog highlighting the need for proper ventilation for roof safety. The blog post acknowledges that most people ignore the importance of roof ventilation for the protection, safety, and lifespan of the roofing system.

TK Roofing and Gutters emphasize the need for the right amount of ventilation in the attic for a positive effect on the roof's lifespan. The blog post adds that it is also essential for the well-being of the family living in the home, lowering energy bills, and reducing future costs of home repairs.

The roof is integral to the construction of a house, and the roofing contractor regularly shares tips for the upkeep of the roof. According to the roofing contractor at TK Roofing, roof ventilation facilitates the inflow of cooler low-pressure air at the roof's edge and outflow of hot air through exhaust vents.

Roofing experts understand the importance of the right amount of intake and exhaust vents for proper roof ventilation. When there are too many exhaust vents instead of intake vents, this could result in an improper system, according to the roofers at TK Roofing and Gutters, adding more "exhaust vents will act as intake and then short circuit the system. A 50/50 system is typically what you should aim for, but you still need to be sure the exhaust is adequate for your attic."

An experienced roofing contractor focuses on ensuring the correct ratio of exhaust versus intake vents.

TK Roofing and Gutters explains that many homes overlook the need for installing enough intake vents that are designed to move hot air out for adequate airflow ventilation.

The local roofing company has compiled a list of signs of inadequate roofing ventilation in the blog post. The most common sign on the list is rust and corrosion in the attic, primarily on metal surfaces. A rippled or wavy appearance on the roofline and shingles suggests warping of moisture-damaged decking underneath. Another sign is the decay of the roof's structural support will show signs of dampness, frost, and water staining on the attic of the roof sheathing.

The blog post lists another common sign as an increase in allergy symptoms or respiratory illnesses among family members, which could be due to the spread of spores through indoor airflow from mold growth in the attic.

Further, inadequate ventilation is responsible for a rise in utility bills. Another common sign that homeowners should not ignore is the noticeable buildup of ice along the edge of the roof in winters.

In addition to the signs of inadequate ventilation, TK Roofing and Gutters urges caution when inspecting the roof upon spotting any of these signs. "Instead of climbing up onto your roof, take a walk around the outside of your roof on the ground and use binoculars to exam your roof. If you inspect your attic, make sure it is well lit, you are wearing protective gear, and you have a clear walking path."

Proper attic ventilation, adds the roofing contractors, is crucial to removing moisture from the attic and preventing condensation buildup. TK Roofing suggests the need for attic ventilation to balance snow accumulation and prevent severe damage to the roof. Proper ventilation keeps the home cooler in the summers by preventing heat buildup in the attic and deterioration of shingles. It also lowers the risk of leakage from the ceiling.

The top roofing contractors at TK Roofing and Gutters value the need for proper roof ventilation and are focused on extending the life of the roof.

TK Roofing and Gutters specialize in helping homeowners repair, replace, and maintain their roofs. They advise homeowners to be proactive in ensuring an adequately ventilated roof instead of dealing with the aftermath of poor attic ventilation.

The Ohio weather can ruin roofs, and installing properly ventilated roofs is a step in the right direction to prevent problems later. Those interested in having a fully functional ventilation system should get in touch with the certified roofers at TK Roofing and Gutters.

The company provides a no-contact, no-cost roof inspection with a detailed analysis of the health of the roof and help homeowners with roof repair needs in single homes, flat roofs, asphalt shingles, and rubber roofing.

Consult with TK Roofing and Contractors for quick roof repair, replacement, emergency tarping, or storm damage.

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By Herald Staff

INDIANAPOLIS Community Crossings grants awarded to Huntingburg and Jasper Tuesday total more than $800,000.

Awards for round two of this years program were announced by Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness.

As we navigate through the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, were as committed as ever to improving and building our states infrastructure, Holcomb said in a press release. Im incredibly pleased that were able to fund all of the high-priority local road projects submitted in this round. Taking care of our local roads is key to making sure our communities remain attractive places to grow businesses and create careers.

Jasper was awarded $456,249, and Huntingburg will receive $389,334. In the state, 241 Indiana cities, towns and counties were awarded a total of $101 million in state matching funds for local road projects.

Jasper will use the funding to renovate streets near Holy Family Catholic Church, City Attorney Renee Kabrick said. There are about 170 homes located in the area, and it has had drainage problems that have created hazardous conditions in winter months for the past few years.

The project will involve installing new and larger sewers and fixing the curbs, which have shifted and deteriorated.

Huntingburg will use its funding on three road projects, Street Superintendent Jason Stamm said Tuesday.

The biggest project will be work on Fifth Street between Washington Street and U.S. 231. Along with milling and road paving, there will be curb and gutter work, storm sewer upgrades and sidewalk work. That project is estimated to cost about $314,386.

Washington Street between Fourth and Sixth streets will be milled and paved and have storm sewer work done, estimated to cost about $104,353. And Jackson betwen Sixth and Eighth streets will also be milled and paved, for an estimated $100,373.

Community Crossings, a component of the Governors Next Level Roads program, has provided more than $830 million in state matching funds for construction projects.

This is a tremendous win for our local partners, McGuinness said. Our continued partnership with Hoosier communities will deliver more high priority local road projects in the coming year, many of which have been in planning for months or even years and wouldnt be able to move forward now without the states funding commitment.

In response to revenue uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, INDOT moved its call for projects, originally scheduled for July, to September. The $101 million award is funded by the balance available in the states local road and bridge matching grant fund at the end of the 2020 fiscal year as well as revenue collected so far in the 2021 fiscal year, an INDOT spokesperson said.

Local governments must provide matching funds, 50% for larger communities or 25% for smaller communities, from a funding source approved for road and bridge construction, the spokesperson said. They must also submit an INDOT-approved asset management plan for maintaining existing roads and bridges. State law requires annually that 50% of the available matching funds be awarded to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.

The list of all communities receiving Community Crossings funding is listed online at http://www.in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.

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BUFFALO GROVE, IL All lanes on Buffalo Grove Road between IL 22 and Aptakisic Road are now open, according to the Lake County Division of Transportation. Lane closures will be needed at times during the day to complete landscaping, the concrete sidewalk and miscellaneous clean up work as part of the two-year project.

Buffalo Grove Road from Deerfield Pkwy to IL 22 will be completely reconstructed to provide two lanes of travel in each direction. This includes a center median and turn lanes at all major intersections, according to the Lake County Division of Transportation. A new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Thompson Blvd. Crosswalks at each street crossing will be improved and upgraded to ADA standards. Crews will also connect the bike path gap between Aptakisic Road and Brandywyn Lane making it easier for residents to walk and bike to local parks, schools and shopping areas.

Work will continue on Buffalo Grove Road throughout December as weather allows. The Lack County Division of Transportation is advising drivers to watch for workers, flaggers and trucks coming in and out of the job site.

Construction will take place over a two-year period using a staged approach:

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BUFFALO GROVE, IL The annual Jewish holiday Hanukkah will begin at sundown on Thursday, and run through nightfall on Friday, Dec. 18.

Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after a group of Jewish warriors defeated Syrian-Greek oppressors who tried forcing them to abandon their religion and adopt Greek culture.

The holiday is being celebrated in and around Buffalo Grove at places like:

The story has it that, led by Judah Maccabeus, they recaptured the holy temple in Jerusalem. Arriving there, they found only enough olive oil to light candles for one night, but the oil lasted for eight nights. That's why the Hanukkah celebration is a "festival of lights."

RELATED ON PATCH: What Is Hanukkah? A Guide For Jews, And Non-Jews Alike

Here are five other things to know about the Jewish holiday:

Patch Editor Tim Moran contributed to this report.

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The founder of Heart & Home Real Estate, John Romito, shared, Every home is different, and home security systems need to be adaptable and upgradeable to meet the needs of a given family in a given home. For him, the road to finding the right security system begins by asking the right questions.

Romito added: While intruder detection is a paramount consideration, so is fire and carbon monoxide detection, as well as sprinklers and other disaster prevention precautions. Ultimately, a proper home security system encompasses these aspects, all while staying within a predetermined price range.

Weve interviewed other experts on the home security front and asked them about their opinions regarding other factors to consider when choosing the ideal residential safety system. Here are their answers:

Get one with an independent cloud system or one that does not rely on your broadband connection. This makes your security system even more secure because it can still send you alerts even if your internet connection is dead. Additionally, it prevents intruders from tampering with it.

By Oliver Baker (Co-founder and Managing Director, Intelvita)

Check out the reviews for local companies via your preferred review platform, we like Google as it seems the least biased. Also, call and ask how far out theyre scheduling their service appointments. Inquire about what brands of hardware and smartphone app control software a company uses and check in to reviews/complaints about the hardware and how reliable it is and how easy to use. Finally, compare three companiesif possibleon their pricing to make sure everythings fairly priced. You dont necessarily have to go with the lowest, but its good to know what market rates are for your area.

By Louis Wood (Home Security Expert, DefendItYourself)

Choosing the right kind of home security system is very crucial especially in these times of crisis. They come with a huge range of benefits apart from protecting your house and yourself. So, there are various factors that you should consider while choosing your next home security system. One of those would be emergency alerts. Most security systems pride themselves in mobile access. But staying connected all the time can be frustrating, as youre not always available on-call for these alerts. So, you need a professional monitoring system that can contact the police and/or the fire department at the time of emergencies.

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You can choose between any number of home security packages and you can even combine them to get the best result. But before you do any of that, you need to figure out what kind of component you want to be part of your security system. For example, if you want to verify people requesting entry to your house, you can install a smart doorbell with a motion sensor. It can help you verify people who request entry to your home by activating a camera placed near your door.

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Decide whether you want 24/7 professional monitoring, self-monitoring, or both. Some companies require professional monitoring, while some dont offer it at all. Also, some companies charge extra for self-monitoring, so take those costs into your bottom line. Furthermore, there are some security systems that require or offer professional installation, usually for a fee of around $100. However, some systems youll be able to install yourself to save money.

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Team spirit: From left, Andy Piggot, SVP of Customer Service at Minim, Jeremy Hitchock, Executive Chairperson of the Minim Board; Colby Jordan, Managing Partner at Orbit Group, and Gray Chynoweth, CEO of Minim. Courtesy Photo

MANCHESTER, NH Gray Chynoweth is happy to field a call about his new venture, as CEO of Minim Inc., another home-grown Manchester game-changing industry founded by Jeremy Hitchcock that on Monday completed a merger with Zoom Telephonics.

What home security and connectivity means to Chynoweth in the context of Minim may be different from what the average consumer understands about it all. But one thing we can all relate to, he says, is the need for a home network that works when we need it to, and that provides some sense of security in a pandemic world that has left us all feeling a bit insecure.

Were all stuck with these challenges, were all stuck working or teaching or learning from home, and the number of devices we have connected to Wi-Fi networks is growing dramatically its not just computers, says Chynoweth. Its laptops, TVs, vacuums, garage door openers, you think of the number of devices you have connected, you quickly get to 20 or 30 or more.

Minim provides hardware and software that powers the cable modems and other Internet access products under the Motorola brand that have become essential for the way we live and work, he explains.

It used to be at the office you had someone take care of these things. Thats not how it is today. You need to make it easy, safe and simple; thats where we come in. We deliver a hardware and software solution, Chynoweth says.

When asked about how consumers will benefit from Minims innovation, he points to the Motorola Whole Home Mesh WiFi System as seen on Amazon.com.

Go to Amazon and buy one of our routers with modem-managed software, he says, noting its capacity for speed and connectivity, as well as the Moto-manage app allowing users to monitor and maintain Wi-Fi performance.

This has Minim software, so you can see what is connecting on your home network and no device is doing things it shouldnt, making a persons connected home a secure one, including parental controls.

With the merger complete, the next phase will be rapid innovation. Its a lot of work, but likely the most fun part for Chynoweth and Hitchcock, who met in the early 2000s through the Chambers Leadership Greater Manchester program, and went on to scale a little start-up together called Dyn that was eventually acquired by Oracle, and which helped establish the citys silicon millyard status.

We both sat in the back of the bus I was with Sheehan & Phinney at the time, and Jeremy was CEO of Dyn. We were riding in the back of the bus on the first day of Leadership Greater Manchester as Syl Dupuis and John Clayton were giving us a tour of the city, Chynoweth recalls.

Although Chynoweth says he followed his fathers footsteps to a career in law, connecting with Hitchcock provided his passion for technology a clearer path forward.

I was Microsoft-certified in high school and have always been a nerd, and developed websites in college, he says.

Together, along with the rest of the Minim leadership team which includes Sean Doherty, CFO; Nicole Zheng, CMO; and Alec Rooney, CTO and with five new board members, including Liz Hitchcock, Principal at Orbit Group, Chynoweth sees growth in the immediate future here in Manchester and beyond, building a company with a national and global footprint.

Our goals are very ambitious. We believe we have the team and timing to build an incredibly important company that is based here in the northeast, he says, much like Dyn, but already they have employees working around the country and the world, including manufacturing.

Going from small to large is really at the core of what attracted me to working with Jeremy and Liz again. We had a chance at Dyn to not only have an impact on the world but on our community. Im really excited at having a business of size and significance here. There are lots of smart people here to help us compete in the global marketplace, Chynoweth says.

A smaller percentage of our total employee base will be in Manchester, and were excited about it; its a great place to build a business and to operate. Our goal is to continue to make the NH technology ecosystem thrive with all the things were doing with time talent and treasure, thats what were excited about, he says.

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Minim is the creator of innovative internet access products that dependably connect people to the information they need and the people they love. Headquartered in Manchester, NH, the company delivers smart software-driven communications products under the globally recognized Motorola brand. Minim end-users benefit from a personalized and secure WiFi experience, leading to happy and safe homes where things just work. To learn more, visit https://www.minim.co.

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Kids are clever, and as much as they marvel at their Elf on the Shelf's silly antics, they're also probably wondering about the little guy's whereabouts namely, how it magically appears in a new spot every morning. And if you've got home security cameras or baby monitors, well, it's only a matter of time before they start demanding some proof.

Around this time last year, Maggie Linsk knew her son, Connor, was determined to spot his elf, Ollie, after hours. So, she and her husband set to work.

"When our son was trying to catch our elf on the camera, we knew we had to find a way to keep the magic alive but not really have to worry about him trying to catch him again," Maggie told POPSUGAR.

The result? Some "found footage" of Ollie scooting along the family's living room, past their Christmas tree, and up the wall toward the camera. In an instant, the sneaky elf covered the lens with a tissue, so he wouldn't be caught in the act again.

They showed Connor the results and as can be seen in the third video he was mesmerized. "Ollie!" he said. "That's Ollie!"

So, uh, how did they do it?

As Maggie said in an Instagram post documenting their handiwork, "can we take a moment to appreciate how much may husband makes our Elf on the Shelf special?"

She told POPSUGAR that they essentially used the magic of postproduction to layer two videos on top of one another. "By just using a broom stick and fishing line, we were able to puppet the elf across the room and using double-sided tape on his hand to make it possible to grab the tissue paper," she said. "After we got that recorded, we used a free Adobe 'after effects' app to frame a 'mask' around my husband to remove him from the video!"

Ya know, basic stuff. Connor is one lucky kiddo to have such resourceful Elf on the Shelf coconspirators as parents.

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BOSTON (AP) Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices flaws that could be exploited by hackers to penetrate business and home computer networks and disrupt them.

There is no evidence of any intrusions that made use of these vulnerabilities. But their existence in data-communications software central to internet-connected devices prompted the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to flag the issue in an advisory.

Potentially affected devices from an estimated 150 manufacturers range from networked thermometers to smart plugs and printers to office routers and healthcare appliances to components of industrial control systems, the cybersecurity firm Forescout Technologies said in a report released Tuesday. Most affected are consumer devices including remote-controlled temperature sensors and cameras, it said.

In the worst case, control systems that drive critical services to society such as water, power and automated building management could be crippled, said Awais Rashid, a computer scientist at Bristol University in Britain who reviewed the Forescout findings.

In its advisory, CISA recommended defensive measures to minimize the risk of hacking. In particular, it said industrial control systems should not be accessible from the internet and should be isolated from corporate networks.

The discovery highlights the dangers that cybersecurity experts often find in internet-linked appliances designed without much attention to security. Sloppy programming by developers is the main issue in this case, Rashid said.

Addressing the problems, estimated to afflict millions of devices, is particularly complicated because they reside in so-called open-source software, code freely distributed for use and further modification. In this case, the issue involves fundamental internet software that manages communications via a technology called TCP/IP.

Fixing the vulnerabilities in impacted devices is particularly complicated because open-source software isnt owned by anyone, said Elisa Costante, Forescouts vice president of research. Such code is often maintained by volunteers. Some of the vulnerable TCP/IP code is two decades old; some of it is no longer supported, Costante added.

It is up to the device manufacturers themselves to patch the flaws and some may not bother given the time and expense required, she said. Some of the compromised code is embedded in a component from a supplier and if no one documented that, no one may even know its there.

The biggest challenge comes in finding out what youve got, Rashid said.

If unfixed, the vulnerabilities could leave corporate networks open to crippling denial-of-service attacks, ransomware delivery or malware that hijacks devices and enlists them in zombie botnets, the researchers said. With so many people working from home during the pandemic, home networks could be compromised and used as channels into corporate networks through remote-access connections.

Forescout notified as many vendors as it could about the vulnerabilities, which it dubbed AMNESIA:33. But it was impossible to identify all affected devices, Costante said. The company also alerted U.S., German and Japanese computer security authorities, she said.

The company discovered the vulnerabilities in what it called the largest study ever on the security of TCP/IP software, a year-long effort it called Project Memoria.

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For years, smartphones have been the epicenter of innovative technology. Is the torch being passed to IoT? If you ask consumers and enterprises alike, the answer is yes.

You can expect there to be up to 5.8 billion enterprise and automotive IoT devices in use by the end of 2020, with the adoption of utility IoT devices increasing 17% over the previous year. By 2022, the North American IoT market is expected to reach $500 billion. As businesses and their clients get comfortable with the Internet of Things, were likely to see the same explosion of new and ingenious IoT products as we did with smartphones.

However, along with the benefits and value IoT devices provide, they are also uniquely vulnerable to cyberattacks. Fraud and cybercrime is on the rise in 2020, according to security researchers and as many as 57% of IoT devices may be vulnerable to medium or high severity attacks.

For consumers, this combination may mean loss of privacy, as in the case of an incident in Singapore where hackers stole private home security camera footage and distributed it online. For enterprises and corporations, a compromised mission-critical IoT device can have serious and even life-threatening consequences.

What is it that makes IoT devices more vulnerable and attractive to attackers than servers, routers, or other types of endpoint devices? One major factor is the lack of standardization and regulation around IoT security. Moreover (and unlike smartphones), many IoT devices lack the hardware capacity needed to support robust cybersecurity applications. Human error also contributes, amplified by the relative unfamiliarity of IoT technology on behalf of many end-users and operators.

The other consideration is that IoT devices connected to sensitive or critical operations (and confidential data) in a corporate, industrial, or security context can represent extremely high-value targets for some bad actors. Attacks by sophisticated and professional cybercriminals bear the potential for highly costly or dangerous consequences.

In addition to the predictable loss of profits and privacy, breaches to IoT devices may land businesses in hot legal waters. California enacted legislation in 2019 that requires reasonable security features to be installed in all IoT devices, and the UK has proposed a similar law.

Unique vulnerabilities require different solutions. When it comes to connected Internet of Things devices, protection requires a combination of detection, prevention and mitigation solutions across multiple layers.

Weve chosen the best providers for IoT network and device security for 2021 to help you build your IoT device security tech stack.

Offices, data centers, and other facilities outfitted with IoT networks can secure their devices against hostile traffic and attempted breaches with Palo Alto Networks IoT security solution. It dubbs itself a turn-key package that includes both hardware-based and virtual firewalls, device identification tools, and other tools designed to provide visibility and protection for unmanaged IoT devices.

FirstPoint is uniquely focused on protecting cellular IoT devices from attacks that originate from within the cellular network or that communicate through the cellular network, which it does through a device-agnostic agentless security solution. This helps mobile network operators secure vulnerable cellular-connected devices from the unique threats faced by IoT devices on cellular networks including private LTE & 5G networks.

Trustwave offers managed IoT security that analyzes your network for weak points in connected devices and the servers, APIs, and cloud services that interact with them. This enables network administrators to deploy quick fixes and prepare for potential attacks ahead of time, instead of finding out about vulnerabilities only after a successful breach occurs.

Offering device-based protection for industrial IoT deployments, NanoLock aims to block malware, ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, and other cyber threats. Designed to protect devices linked to critical infrastructure, including water and energy utilities, this hardware-level solution acts as a Flash memory gatekeeper to prevent malicious access to critical code.

Critical assets in industries like healthcare, utilities, and manufacturing are the focus of Armiss agentless device security solution. By starting with a complete inventory of connected assets, Armis can then scan all data traffic to and from these devices. Armis processes all this traffic to subsequently identify vulnerabilities, execute automated security policies, and provide continuous monitoring on both managed and unmanaged devices.

This security solution offers cellular and RF threat remediation by detecting, analyzing, and classifying the devices connected to your network and giving you the tools to take the actions needed to protect yourself. Well-suited to providing device security within a specific and contained location, Bastille makes it easy to enforce no-phone policies and other physical security measures.

The physical intersections between IoT devices and human operators are frequent sources of accidental malware infections and other security breaches. Broadcom addresses this with solutions designed to scan and protect USB connections and other vulnerable interfaces. Being on both state-of-the-art deployments as well as older, legacy systems pose unique challenges.

Protected Sessions provides data security for endpoints and gateways across any type of network through a library installed locally on the IoT device. It integrates with all major IoT cloud providers and provides industry-standard encryption to secure your data in transit across private and public networks.

Trusted Objects creates unique digital identities for devices connected to your IoT cloud network. This allows you to protect those devices against both physical and cyberattacks with a combination of proven technologies and advanced security features.

Overwatch gives you active threat mitigation in real-time for all devices connected to your IoT network. Created to be scalable for use with automotive and consumer devices as well as utilities and industrial IoT, this solution uses an algorithmically-based threat assessment tool to provide immediate proactive warnings about potential dangers. With an agent installed on both the IoT device and gateway servers, Overwatch offers an API to connect to threat assessment and mitigation tools.

For airports, banks, corporate campuses, and other facilities with IoT networks that are critical to their operations, SecuriThings Horizon solution lays the groundwork of essential protection against malware, botnets, brute force attacks, internal sabotage, and other threats. Horizon offers endpoint risk detection, predictive monitoring and maintenance, as well as automated mitigation to minimize disruptions and costly downtime. Horizon pulls data from each edge device through software agents or agentless modules then scans the incoming and outgoing data to detect abnormal behaviors.

Designed to improve reliability and reduce the operational costs of your IoT system, SensorHounds suite of products offers automated monitoring for IoT networks and client devices. It traces software failures and intrusions, monitors cloud deployments, and provides forensic diagnostics for every node on your network.

Hospitals and other facilities in need of strong, easy-to-implement IoT network security have a flexible and user-friendly solution in Tempereds Airwall, which can deploy across physical, remote, cloud, or virtual networks. With trusted identities and permission controls, you can enforce security policies that effectively prevent unauthorized access attempts.

Vdoo specializes in integrated device security customized to your industry, whether thats industrial, medical, MNO, utilities, or corporate. Vdoo automatically generates an embedded runtime agent to deploy onto the IoT device that provides threat mitigation capabilities without requiring any modification of existing device code. By proactively detecting vulnerabilities and automating your security processes, Vdoo reduces the chances of hackers and bots causing harm to your operations.

The Atonomi Networks IoT security solution is blockchain-based. It works by providing immutable identities for network assets and tracking the reputations of connected devices, ensuring safe and secure transactions across platforms. Atonomi can be used for small-scale applications such as smart cars or homes as well as larger ones like healthcare systems and industrial facilities.

Designed for use in hospitals, CyberMDX protects healthcare IoT assets with inventory management, vulnerability research, and operational analytics that proactively identify threats and anomalies. With healthcare establishments under relentless threat from ransomware attacks, solutions like this can prevent bad actors from gaining a foothold through IoT endpoint devices.

Another solution created with healthcare facilities in mind is Cynerio. It protects IoT networks by providing inventory and network visualization tools as well as risk detection that takes into account the specific regulations and architecture of healthcare systems. This flexible solution can protect patient information and other sensitive data against persistent attackers.

Because of their reliance on sophisticated technology and the uniquely sensitive data they deal with, healthcare IoT networks have a wealth of options when it comes to security solutions. Medigate offers network-level monitoring and threat response built to combat todays newest and most sophisticated threats.

A scalable, embedded solution that prevents attacks in real-time, Sternum grants protection down the source code level to stop cyberattacks aimed at enterprises and manufacturers. This embedded protection has a high rate of success at stopping attacks and allows for seamless visualization and device tracking.

Securing devices across an IoT network may present new challenges and complications, even for seasoned cybersecurity teams. Because of the unique vulnerabilities of IoT devices and the devastating consequences that can follow a breach, these challenges must be met. With a comprehensive strategy backed up by the right tools, you can build an effective defense against the threats that a mission-critical IoT system needs to be able to withstand.

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