Driving IoT Innovation and Readiness: Key Takeaways from CES 2025
At CES 2025, the world's premier tech event, SomosID took center stage to engage with IoT innovators and explore the pressing issues shaping the future of connected technology. From welcoming conversations at our booth to exploring challenges through panel and interview engagements, a major focus of our discussions was on the forthcoming implications of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark — topics transforming strategies and driving urgency across the IoT industry. Here's a recap of the key themes, insights and highlights from an unforgettable week.
The implications of CRA are front and center for organizations, but companies are at different stages in addressing them:
Most companies are aware and actively preparing for the changes these regulations bring. They understand the stakes and are laying the groundwork for compliance and opportunity.
Many companies are aware but already feel like they are falling behind. The race is on for these organizations to catch up and mitigate potential risks, considering the timeline of CRA is much shorter than many manufacturing lead times already in progress.
Some companies are unaware and significantly behind. For these organizations, our message was clear: the time to start exploring CRA is now. The consequences of inaction could be significant, and there's no time to lose.
Somos remains committed to supporting organizations on their CRA journey — helping them navigate complexities, seize opportunities and stay ahead in an evolving regulatory landscape.
Exploring IoT Security: Insights from Somos' Leadership
Beyond our booth, Somos' SVP & CTO, Sri Ramachandran, join leaders from Vodafone, Finite State, Thales and Aeris on the panel "Securing the IoT: What is the Lay of the Land" to explore the ever-growing threat of cyber-attacks and what it means for organizations to secure all layers of their IoT stack – the devices, networks and platforms.
In conjunction with CES 2025, the IoT M2M Council (IMC) hosted IoT Week, spotlighting the cutting-edge technologies driving connected consumer innovations. Sri and Somos' Director of Business Development Operations, Marc Plante, participated in the onsite IMC Analyst Interviews. From cellular-connected devices to strategies for creating a unified view of vulnerabilities, they shared valuable insights you don't want to miss. Watch the full interviews below!
Supporting IoT Asset Transparency with SomosID
A key theme throughout CES and IoT Week was the need for greater transparency and security in IoT operations. SomosID's IoT asset registry solution delivers unmatched visibility, empowering organizations to:
Validate the identities of their IoT assets against multiple data sources.
Stay informed of vulnerabilities across their connected devices.
Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks.
Whether you're proactively preparing, working to catch up, or starting fresh, SomosID provides the tools and expertise to help you navigate CRA and the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark with confidence.
Ready to enhance your IoT asset strategy and stay ahead in a changing landscape? Contact us at iot@somos.com to learn more.