In this exclusive Cyber Defense TV (CDTV) HotSeat interview, Yossi Appleboum, CEO at Sepio, sheds light on one of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges: Asset Risk Management (ARM) in the era of increasingly sophisticated hardware-based attacks.
As organizations embrace digital transformation, the growing number of connected devices expands their attack surface, making them more vulnerable than ever. While most cybersecurity solutions focus on software-based threats, attackers have shifted their attention to a less-protected entry point—the hardware layer. Yossi explains how Sepio’s unique approach to hardware security and asset risk management provides organizations with unparalleled visibility, risk scoring, and policy enforcement to protect their critical infrastructure.
Key Insights from the Interview
The Hidden Risks of Unmanaged Assets:
Today’s IT and OT environments are filled with unknown or unauthorized devices—from shadow IT to rogue hardware implants. Yossi highlights the risks posed by unmanaged and unverified assets, emphasizing that what you can’t see, you can’t protect.
Rogue Devices & Layer 1 Visibility:
Sepio’s research has found that traditional security tools—such as NAC, EDR, SIEM, and IDS—lack Layer 1 visibility, leaving Rogue Devices undetected. These devices, whether maliciously introduced or unknowingly connected, can provide stealthy backdoor access for attackers.
Why Zero Trust Needs Hardware Enforcement:
Zero Trust principles focus on “never trust, always verify,” yet most implementations fail to extend these controls to the physical layer. Sepio ensures organizations can enforce Zero Trust policies on every connected asset, reducing the risk of hardware-enabled cyber threats.
Real-World Use Cases:
Yossi shares real-life incidents where organizations fell victim to hardware-based attacks—such as supply chain compromises and insider threats—and explains how Sepio helps enterprises and government agencies detect, assess, and mitigate these risks.
Leading the Fight Against Hardware-Based Cyber Threats
Sepio is the pioneer of the first Asset Risk Management (ARM) platform, delivering:
- 100% Asset Visibility: Instantly detect and classify every connected device—whether IT, OT, or IoT.
- Risk-Based Policy Enforcement: Automate security actions based on real-time risk scoring.
- Zero Trust Hardware Access Control: Ensure only authorized and trusted devices can connect to your network.
- Protection Against Hardware Supply Chain Attacks: Stop hidden threats before they infiltrate your infrastructure.
Sepio provides peace of mind for security teams by eliminating blind spots and enabling proactive risk management—before a security incident occurs.
Watch the full interview now to hear Yossi Appleboum’s expert insights on how organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity posture against modern hardware-based threats.
