Aeris IoT Watchtower is a fully integrated, cloud-based security platform designed to protect cellular IoT deployments by providing real-time visibility into device behavior, automated threat detection, and policy-based enforcement. The solution operates directly within the cellular data path, requiring no additional agents, special SIM cards, or traffic rerouting. It consists of two main components: Watchtower Awareness, which offers deep insight into device activity and traffic for operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, and Watchtower Enforcement, which enables administrators to implement secure access controls based on risk and zero-trust principles. Leveraging AI and threat intelligence databases, Watchtower continuously monitors all device sessions across a global network, instantly identifying and mitigating threats, including zero-day attacks, while supporting compliance and reducing operational costs.

Key Features

Real-Time Device and Traffic Monitoring Continuously tracks IoT device behavior and network activity.

• Monitors every data session, destination, port, and protocol
• Provides granular inventory and traffic analysis

AI-Driven Threat Detection Identifies and responds to threats as they occur.

• Detects botnets, phishing, and advanced persistent threats (APTs)
• Uses AI and threat intelligence for real-time risk assessment

Zero-Trust Policy Enforcement Implements access controls based on device risk.

• Enforces least-privilege access and risk-based policies
• Enables automated quarantine or blocking of compromised devices

Agentless, Frictionless Deployment Requires no additional hardware, agents, or SIM changes.

• Works inline with existing cellular data paths
• Supports both new and existing IoT deployments

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting Facilitates compliance with security mandates.

• Generates monthly risk assessment and audit-ready reports
• Tracks and documents security posture for regulatory needs

Seamless Integration with IoT Accelerator Works with Aeris IoT Accelerator for unified management.

• Centralizes security and connectivity management
• Scales across global deployments and multiple operators

Benefits

Comprehensive IoT Security Reduces cyber risk and impact of security events.

• Real-time threat mitigation, including zero-day attacks
• Prevents or limits damage from breaches

Operational Efficiency Streamlines device management and incident response.

• No manual intervention or complex setup required
• Improves uptime and reduces operational costs

Regulatory Assurance Simplifies compliance and audit processes.

• Automated, auditable reporting
• Ensures ongoing regulatory alignment

Business Differentiation Enhances value and trust in IoT offerings.

• Enables premium, secure IoT services
• Differentiates from competitors with built-in security