The technology industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by the rising number of cyber threats along with the need to protect personal data and prevent unauthorised access and ensure the overall safety and privacy of individuals and their smart home environments, and growing importance of technologies such as intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls and routers, two-factor authentication, and biometric authentication. Home automation network security systems use secure communication protocols such as transport layer security (TLS) and secure shell (SSH) to ensures encrypted and secure communication between devices and the home automation network. In the last three years alone, there have been over 1.5 million patents filed and granted in the technology industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Cybersecurity in technology: home automation network security. Buy the report here.
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However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early emergence to accelerating adoption, before finally stabilizing and reaching maturity.
Identifying where a particular innovation is on this journey, especially those that are in the emerging and accelerating stages, is essential for understanding their current level of adoption and the likely future trajectory and impact they will have.
185+ innovations will shape the technology industry
According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which plots the S-curve for the technology industry using innovation intensity models built on over 1.6 million patents, there are 185+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.
Within the emerging innovation stage, homomorphic encryption and signcryption are disruptive technologies that are in the early stages of application and should be tracked closely. Zero knowledge proof, multi-factor authentication and secure hash algorithms (SHA) are some of the accelerating innovation areas, where adoption has been steadily increasing. Among maturing innovation areas are DRM tools and AES encryption, which are now well established in the industry.
Innovation S-curve for cybersecurity in the technology industry
Home automation network security is a key innovation area in cybersecurity
Home automation network security involves protecting home automation systems, devices, and networks against unauthorized access and malicious attacks. This entails employing measures such as encrypting communications, implementing firewalls, and employing strong passwords. Additionally, it requires vigilant monitoring for suspicious activity and prompt response to any identified threats.
GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 1,440+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established technology companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of home automation network security.
Key players in home automation network security – a disruptive innovation in the technology industry
‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.
‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.
Patent volumes related to home automation network security
Source: GlobalData Patent Analytics
Qualcomm is one of the leading patent filer in home automation network security. The company’s patents are aimed at invention describing techniques for deriving a wireless local area network (WLAN) security context from an existing wireless wide area network (WWAN) security context (WWAN).
The user equipment (UE) derives the security context for the WLAN, based on a security context for the WWAN obtained while establishing the secure connection with the WWAN and establishes a secure connection with the WLAN using the derived security context for the WLAN.
This permits the UE to establish a robust security network association (RSNA) with the WLAN while avoiding lengthy authentication procedures with an AAA server, thus speeding up the association process.
Other prominent patent filers in the space include Huawei and Samsung Group.
By geographic reach, Headwater Research leads the pack, followed by Assa Abloy and Convida Wireless. In terms of application diversity, Qualcomm holds the top position, followed by Huawei and Intel.
Home automation network security ensures the privacy, safety, and protection of individuals and their smart home environments. By implementing robust security measures, homeowners can mitigate the risks of unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats, providing peace of mind and a secure digital living experience.
To further understand how cybersecurity is disrupting the technology industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on Cybersecurity.
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