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Who is Mocana?
Mocana is a provider of embedded device security software for Industrial IoT (IIOT), Operational technology (OT), and other connected systems.
- Security software for embedded devices and IIOT endpoints
- Cryptography, authentication, and secure communication for connected equipment
- Tools for firmware integrity, secure boot, and update protection
- Integration with industrial control systems and OT environments
- Support for standards-based security protocols and device lifecycle protection
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Mocana focuses on securing connected devices, embedded systems, and IIOT assets used in enterprise and institutional environments. Its offerings target manufacturers and operators of industrial equipment, OT, and other embedded platforms that require protection of device identities, data in transit, and firmware integrity. The company’s software is designed to be embedded into devices and systems at design time or integrated into existing device software stacks by OEMs and industrial solution providers.
The Mocana platform aligns with enterprise security architectures that extend beyond traditional IT endpoints to include industrial control systems, field devices, and edge gateways. It provides capabilities for device authentication, authorization, and secure communication channels, typically using standards-based cryptographic mechanisms and protocols (cryptography / Internet of Things (IoT) security). This includes support for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), X.509 certificates, and SKS to protect device credentials and enable mutual authentication between devices and back-end systems.
Mocana’s technology often integrates with industrial and IoT reference architectures in which devices must operate securely in hostile or untrusted networks. The software is engineered to support secure boot processes, firmware validation, and protected over-the-air or field updates so that only trusted code runs on the device (firmware and device security). In this context, Mocana addresses requirements such as tamper resistance, integrity verification, and secure lifecycle management for devices deployed for long operational lifespans.
In comparison to general-purpose enterprise security tools that focus on servers, desktops, and mobile devices, Mocana targets embedded and resource-constrained environments where real-time constraints, limited compute, and specialized operating systems are common. Its offerings are positioned for use by device manufacturers, system integrators, and enterprises that need consistent security controls across fleets of industrial or IoT devices. This places Mocana within categories such as embedded security, IoT security, and industrial cybersecurity in enterprise taxonomies.
From a directory and marketplace perspective, Mocana’s current solution areas can be categorized under embedded device security (IoT / OT security), cryptography and certificate management for connected devices (PKI / identity), and firmware integrity and secure update management (device lifecycle security). These capabilities align with enterprises that operate industrial facilities, utilities, transportation systems, and other domains where connected equipment must comply with security policies and regulatory expectations while maintaining operational continuity.
Our description of Mocana. Updated December 2025.
