Keeping IIoT Gateway Software Up-to-date

IIoT gateways act as a gate or bridge between OT devices and the cloud in IoT and IIoT applications. Since they often need to process the bulk of ingress and egress data, they are more exposed to cybersecurity threats than other devices. For this reason, it is extremely important to keep your IIoT gateway software up-to-date to ensure sustainability, performance, and security. In this whitepaper, Moxa engineers explain how you can quickly update all of the software packages in just a few steps using the Advanced Package Tool (APT) in the Debian OS pre-installed in the Moxa IIoT gateway. You’ll also learn about the common functionalities of APT commands that can be used to install, remove, update, and search for specific software packages.