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TELEMETRY · Project

Automated Security Testing and Real-Time Monitoring for Complex IoT Ecosystems

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Imagine your smart factory is like a giant puzzle of different electronic parts from various suppliers. This project builds a digital security guard that constantly checks every piece of the puzzle for weaknesses, even while the machines are running. It uses smart algorithms to spot strange behavior instantly, like a smoke detector for cyber attacks.

By the numbers
3
example use cases in aerospace, smart manufacturing and telecommunications
11
consortium partners
The business problem

What needed solving

IoT ecosystems are often made of mismatched parts from different vendors, making them hard to secure and expensive to test. Current methods fail to detect threats in real-time during actual operation.

The solution

What was built

A toolkit for continuous security assessment, including ML-based anomaly detection, a device emulation environment, and a system for trusted updates.

Audience

Who needs this

IoT Device ManufacturersIndustrial Control System IntegratorsCritical Infrastructure OperatorsCybersecurity Audit Firms
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Aerospace
enterprise
Target: Aircraft component manufacturer

If you are an aircraft component manufacturer dealing with insecure supply chains — this project developed a toolkit for continuous assessment and privacy-preserving data sharing that ensures every part meets security standards before installation.

Smart Manufacturing
mid-size
Target: Industrial automation provider

If you are an industrial automation provider dealing with unpredictable device vulnerabilities — this project developed real-time anomaly detection and device emulation that reduces the cost of testing and verification.

Telecommunications
enterprise
Target: Network infrastructure operator

If you are a network infrastructure operator dealing with outdated device firmware — this project developed lightweight approaches for trusted updates and runtime monitoring to stop attacks before they spread.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How much does the solution cost to implement?

Based on available project data, specific pricing for the resulting tools is not provided, though the project aims to reduce the overall cost of testing and verification.

Can this be scaled to a full industrial plant?

Yes, the project is specifically designed for complex IoT ecosystems and is being validated using 3 diverse use cases in aerospace, manufacturing, and telecoms.

Who owns the intellectual property and how is it licensed?

The project promotes open source and knowledge sharing through engagement with relevant communities for the exploitation of its results.

Does this help with cybersecurity compliance and regulations?

Based on available project data, the tools provide continuous assessment and assurance across design and runtime phases, which supports security verification.

How long does it take to integrate into existing systems?

The project provides a reference architecture and tools for component integration, though specific integration timelines are not listed in the data.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 55% industry ratio, including 6 companies and 2 SMEs. Led by Nokia, the group spans 9 countries, combining the practical needs of large enterprises with the research capabilities of 3 universities and 2 research institutes, ensuring the tools are commercially relevant.

How to reach the team

Contact Nokia Solutions and Networks GmbH and Co KG

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore the open-source tools developed by the TELEMETRY consortium.