2024 IoT HealthTech Innovation Award Winner: Device Authority

We are thrilled to announce that Device Authority’s KeyScaler-as-a-Service (KSaaS) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 IoT HealthTech Innovation Award. This accolade recognizes exceptional advancements in IoT technologies that significantly improve patient care and data security in the HealthTech sector.

Unveiling the Vision

The healthcare industry faces a growing challenge with the exponential increase of connected devices, which expands the attack surface and introduces new security risks. Device Authority’s KeyScaler-as-a-Service addresses these concerns by automating the identity lifecycle management of connected devices, ensuring complete device and data trust. Since its inception in 2013, Device Authority has been at the forefront of tackling these security challenges, helping organizations innovate with confidence.

About KeyScaler-as-a-Service:

KeyScaler-as-a-Service (KSaaS) offers a cloud-based solution that eliminates human error, mitigates risk, and accelerates incident response. It automates device authentication, data encryption, and the entire identity lifecycle management, providing robust IoT edge security lifecycle management through its KeyScaler Edge module. The KeyScaler AI module ensures data trust for AI models by meeting NIST’s Zero Trust standards and leveraging internal platform data and external threat intelligence.

Impact and Achievements:

• Recognition: Received the Rising Azure Technology Partner of the Year Award in 2023.
• Leadership: Maintained leadership status in the Quadrant Spark Matrix for IoT Identity Access Management for four consecutive years.
• Innovation: Highlighted for technical excellence and impact in the HealthTech sector.

Mission, Values, and Vision:

Device Authority is committed to advancing IoT technologies in HealthTech by ensuring secure and scalable management of IoT devices. They aim to protect patient data and device integrity, support technology rollout for patient care, and enhance trust in digital health solutions. By automating device authentication and data encryption, KeyScaler enables personalized and timely interventions, significantly improving patient outcomes.

Key milestones in KeyScaler’s development include:

• 2013: Inception focused on IoT security.
• 2015: Introduction of automated device authentication and data encryption features.
• 2017: Expansion to support multiple IoT protocols, enhancing interoperability.
• 2019: Launch of dynamic device provisioning, strengthening capabilities.
• 2021: Launch of KeyScaler-as-a-Service, providing an affordable and scalable SaaS solution.
• 2023: Integration of advanced analytics and AI-driven security measures.

Device Authority actively collaborates with international governments and governing bodies to drive IoT security standards and supports compliance with the latest directives and regulations. They participate in global test beds to ensure innovations are accessible to the market and meet the healthcare sector’s challenges.

Device Authority’s KeyScaler-as-a-Service addresses future IoT security challenges in healthcare by:

• Supporting exponential device growth.
• Providing advanced encryption and authentication to ensure patient data safety.
• Continuously updating security protocols to counter emerging threats.
• Using AI and ML for proactive threat detection.
• Supporting compliance with evolving regulations.

Example Case Study:

A high-frequency ultrasound manufacturer required automated, remote certificate authentication and management at scale. By using KeyScaler with PTC ThingWorx Remote Service Edge and Smart Connected Products Accelerator, the company achieved automated certificate provision and management within 16 weeks. This solution simplified device certificate management, enabled remote monitoring and software updates, and ensured compliance with stringent security requirements.

“We are proud to honor Device Authority with the 2024 IoT HealthTech Innovation Award,” said Kyle Detro, Founder of IoThinkTank. “Their KeyScaler-as-a-Service solution exemplifies the innovative spirit and commitment to security essential for advancing the IoT landscape in healthcare. Device Authority’s dedication to protecting patient data and ensuring device integrity is setting new standards in the industry.”

Learn More:

• Read the use case
• KeyScaler-as-a-Service
• Visit the Device Authority website

For more details on Device Authority’s award-winning KeyScaler-as-a-Service and its impact, view the press release here.

Join us in congratulating Device Authority on this remarkable achievement!

• Who is eligible to participate?

The awards are open to all products, companies, organizations, and individuals involved in producing IoT products, solutions, and services. Nominations must have been produced, released, updated, or announced in the calendar year.

• How are the awards judged?

Entries are evaluated by a panel of experts based on criteria specific to each category. Judges look for creativity, innovation, impact, and contributions to the IoT ecosystem.