Microsoft includes IoT devices under its Secured-core program – Channel Asia

Addressing security concerns associated with the growing momentum for edge computing , Microsoft is making its Edge Secured-core program for Windows-based Internet of Things ( IoT ) devices generally available. Added as a new certification under the Azure Certified Device program, Edge Secured-core is for IoT devices running a full operating system, such as Windows 10 IoT or Linux. While support for Windows 10 IoT is generally available, it is still in preview for Linux. IoT devices at the network edge pose an enormous security challenge . Networks of IoT devices, transmitting data back to enterprise systems for analysis, have…