Kontron and Exein Partner to Boost IoT Cybersecurity in 2025

Hi, did you see the news? Kontron, a large player in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, is partnering with Exein, a leading cybersecurity organization to improve the security of smart devices against hackers.

A Smart Collaboration for Better Security​

So what is it all about? Exein's security tools will be integrated into Kontron's devices. This will include KontronOS, their Linux operating system for edge devices, and KontronAIShield, which uses AI to monitor devices and automatically thwart attacks, in real time. To put it simply, Kontron's devices now have a "smarter" shield for detecting and stopping hackers. You might say, “How can AI be useful?” Well, there you have it—AI can detect and thwart attacks faster than a human.

Reasons to Care​

You may be thinking, “Why now?” Put simply, cyber attacks are growing exponentially. With global attacks rising by 21% in 2025, Europe experienced the greatest attacks. This impacts industries like manufacturing, medicine, energy, and automotive. The point here is that by painting with both Kontron’s significant experience into industrial systems and Exein’s experience in device-level protection, businesses continuously gain greatly increased security from the device to the entire network.

Reason to Care About Companies​

Working with over 3000 clients in 20+ markets gives you understanding of the higher value of using that upgrade:

• Even devices are protected when they are under load in real-time.
• Businesses can follow important cybersecurity compliance requirements (RED 3.3 and EU Cyber Resilience Act).

The Big Picture​

This partnership is a big move in Europe. It highlights the ability for companies to work together to secure smart devices and the people that use them. So, the next time you use a connected device, remember—there is a lot happening behind the scenes to protect it.