IoT Security

At Deutsche Telekom, we offer a comprehensive security concept that includes secure networks and connections, optimal protection of IoT connections through IP VPN, verified IoT devices and cloud applications as well as other security functions in the IoT customer portal. Our solutions ensure that your IoT projects are optimally protected at all levels and also offer expert advice to develop the ideal security framework for your specific requirements.

The biggest challenges in IoT security include the complexity and diversity of connected devices, the constant evolution of threats, and the need for a holistic security strategy. Some of the specific challenges are:

• Scalability: Securing a large number of IoT devices deployed across different networks and geographical locations.
• Diversity of devices: Different IoT devices have different security requirements, making it difficult to implement uniform security measures.
• Data integrity and data protection: Ensuring that all collected and transmitted data is protected from tampering and unauthorized access.
• Continuous monitoring: Permanent monitoring and updating of security protocols to counter new threats.
• Regulatory requirements: Compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, which can vary by industry and region.

As Deutsche Telekom, we help you overcome these challenges by supporting you with our expertise and innovative technologies.

Deutsche Telekom's IoT networks and mobile communications infrastructure offer the highest level of security for your IoT security. With over 30 years of experience in building and operating our networks, we apply the strictest security standards. Our network infrastructure is continuously monitored by our state-of-the-art Cyber Defense Center in Germany to ensure that your data is protected from threats, providing a reliable IoT security solution.

Our already secure mobile communications infrastructure offers you a high level of primary protection in the area of IoT security thanks to the secure setup and operation of the networks by Telekom. However, as soon as the data is transferred from the secure mobile network to your IT infrastructure via the public Internet, we recommend using IP VPN for protection. IP VPN ensures encrypted and protected data transmission and protects your IoT devices and projects from unauthorized access as part of a comprehensive IoT security solution.

IP VPN protects your IoT devices and projects by using a closed user group that restricts access to authorized devices. The use of encryption technologies secures data transmission via the public Internet or a dedicated landline, preventing unauthorized access and data leaks. This contributes significantly to the IoT security of your projects.

With our IP VPN products, you can reach your IoT devices securely and reliably at all times. The permanently assigned IP addresses ensure that your devices are clearly identifiable. They are actively accessible at all times, which enables continuous communication and remote maintenance. This is an important part of a robust IoT security strategy.

Yes, our IP VPN portfolio offers maximum flexibility for your IoT security needs. You can adapt your VPN solution to growing or changing requirements at any time. It's easy to upgrade from an entry-level to an expert or premium solution without having to commit early on, which contributes to a scalable IoT security solution.

OpenVPN is ideal for beginners and easy to configure. It can simply be installed on a notebook and offers a quick and secure entry into the world of IoT. 

IPsec, on the other hand, is more powerful and, in addition to connecting physical data centers, also offers connection options to leading cloud providers. IPsec uses the proven industry standard of dynamic routing (BGP) and offers options such as redundancy and Internet Breakout, which represents extended possibilities for the use of IoT security solutions.

Our IPsec solution offers you the option of flexibly connecting your IP VPN connection to various cloud providers. Our Mobile IP VPN IPsec product offers you the option of connecting to leading cloud providers such as AWS, MS Azure, Google and OTC as standard.

An Internet Breakout is particularly useful for IoT applications that need to access the public Internet directly and at the same time transmit sensitive data securely. With our IPsec solution, you can benefit from this function and, for example, make non-critical IoT end-customer applications accessible more quickly and reduce the load on your VPN connection.

High availability of your IoT connections can be ensured through the use of redundancy. Our IPsec and Leased Line solutions offer you this option to ensure fail-safety and the constant availability of your data connections. This is essential for robust IoT security.