About
IoT design principles that embrace security are absolutely critical in today’s attack environments, with choices to be considered from concept through the product life cycle. Moving security from “design” to “default” means assuring that users need not make adjustments to achieve high levels of safety. This session examines what the terms design and default means when sourcing IoT solutions, as well as update the audience on the IMC’s Joint Task Force on IoT security.

Moderator: Ellen Boehm, SVP of Global IoT Strategy & Operations, Keyfactor
Panelists:
- Bob Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
- David Howard, Dir Smart Module/SOC Sales, Cybersecurity NA, Quectel
- Matt Wyckhouse, Founder & CEO, Finite State
When
Thursday, June 12, 2025 · 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Presenters
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Ellen Boehm
SVP of Global IoT Strategy & Operations, Keyfactor
Ellen leads the go to market strategy for Keyfactor's IoT business focusing around digital identity security solutions for the IoT device manufacturer market. Ellen is passionate about IoT and helping customers establish strong security implementations for the lifecycle of their overall IoT systems. Ellen has 17+ years experience leading new product development with a focus on IoT and connected products in Lighting controls, Smart Cities, Connected buildings and Smart Home technology. Ellen has held leadership roles in Product & Engineering at General Electric and Sky Technologies over her career
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Bob Blumenscheid
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Digi International
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David Howard
Director Smart Module/SOC Sales, and Cybersecurity North America, Quectel
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Matt Wyckhouse
Founder & CEO, Finite State
Matt Wyckhouse, CEO of Finite State, is a recognized leader in cybersecurity, driving innovation to secure software supply chains and connected systems against escalating threats. With over 20 years in advanced software development, including expertise in cyber defense and offense, he has shaped transformative solutions for IoT, OT, and embedded systems security. Previously, as the founding CTO of Battelle’s Cyber Innovations Unit, Matt developed pioneering security technologies. At Finite State, he leads the charge in redefining enterprise security practices, fostering global collaboration to mitigate supply chain risks. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University and is a sought-after speaker on safeguarding the future of interconnected ecosystems.
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