Research Focus
Michela Menting, Research Director at ABI Research, delivers analyses and forecasts focusing on digital security. Through this service, she studies the latest solutions in cybersecurity technologies, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), risk management and strategies, and opportunities for growth. She then delivers end-to-end security research, from the silicon to cyber-based applications, closely analyzing technology trends and industry-specific implementations.
Past Experience
Before joining ABI Research, Michela worked as a telco and IT analyst for Visiongain, where she researched topics such as cloud computing, Long Term Evolution (LTE) devices, 3G/4G networks, mobile messaging, mobile applications, mobile security, Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), and Fiber-to-the-X (FTTX), among others. Her experience includes working as a cybersecurity policy analyst for the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union in Geneva, Switzerland.
Education
Michela obtained both an LLB in English and French Law and an LLM in Information Technology, Media, and E-commerce from the University of Essex. While working on her LLB, she spent an academic year at the University of Paris X (Nanterre), where she obtained a Licence de Droit.
Michela Menting in the News
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20 Jul 2022 - VentureBeat: Kudelski secures IoT hardware lifecycle
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07 Jul 2022 - CyberSecurity Dive: Hive ransomware group migrates code to Rust, accelerating data encryption
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27 Jun 2022 - CNN: 'Watchdog moms' on TikTok are trying to keep minors safe
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15 Jun 2022 - TelecomTV: Quantum technology has great potential, but can telcos really profit from it?
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31 May 2022 - Cybersecurity Dive: Conti ransomware gang grows brash and flames out. What’s next?
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13 May 2022 - Tech Target: Roe v. Wade reversal could hinder data privacy rights
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09 May 2022 - Parents Magazine: What To Know About Period Trackers and the Information They Share
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05 May 2022 - Cybersecurity Dive: Threat actor launches email attacks to lift corporate M&A secrets, Mandiant says
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03 Apr 2022 - Tom's Guide: Cryptocurrency scams — what they are and how to avoid them
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08 Mar 2022 - Entrepreneur: 10 Trending Blockchain Resources In 2022
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26 Jan 2022 - IT Brief: Enterprise digital transformation, cloud demand and Internet of Things drives HSM growth
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21 Dec 2021 - Tech Target: Fortify security with IoT data protection strategies
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17 Dec 2021 - EE Times: 5G Gathers Steam
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02 Nov 2021 - E Commerce Times: Apple Privacy Rule Cost Tech Titans Estimated $9.85 Billion in Revenue
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02 Oct 2021 - CNN: CNN: Anger over UK quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travelers from India and many African countries
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22 Sep 2021 - IoT Now: IoT Now: US$8bn market for IoT security services predicted on 4G and 5G networks by 2026
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15 Sep 2021 - Semiconductor Engineering: Semiconductor Engineering: Grappling With Smart City Security Issues
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10 Sep 2021 - TechRadar: TechRadar: Mobile IoT security market to be worth $8bn by 2026
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09 Sep 2021 - EE Times: EE Times: 5G Transition Drives IoT Security Market
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11 Aug 2021 - CNN Espanol: CNN Espanol: Enfermera en Alemania habría reemplazado vacunas contra covid-19 con solución salina
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10 Aug 2021 - Developing Telecoms: Developing Telecoms: Cybersecurity Special Report
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09 Jul 2021 - CNN: CNN: Microsoft's latest security flaw could have major repercussions
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23 Jun 2021 - Technology For You: Technology For You: IoT Tech Maturity Presents Attractive Opportunity for On-Device Security Solutions
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02 Jun 2021 - Tech Target: Tech Target: Top 10 benefits of blockchain technology for business
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21 May 2021 - Israel Defense: Israel Defense: Alarm bells sounded over gaping holes in security following attack on US energy supply line
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19 May 2021 - Future CIO: Future CIO: FutureCISO Security Alert: The consequence of wilful ignorance of cyber risks
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16 May 2021 - CNN Business: CNN Business: The bizarre story of the inventor of ransomware
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14 May 2021 - CNN Business: CNN Business: Ransomware took down the Colonial Pipeline. You could be at risk too
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25 Apr 2021 - Backend News: Backend News: ABI Research: 23 billion IoT connections to bring new threat vectors by 2026
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22 Apr 2021 - Electronics 360: Electronics 360: IoT connections to reach 23.6 billion by 2026
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31 Mar 2021 - TelecomTV: TelecomTV: 5G networks offer a home for IT cybersecurity offerings
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23 Mar 2021 - CNN Business: CNN Business: Covid-19 vaccines and counterfeit vaccine cards are for sale on the dark web
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18 Mar 2021 - CNN Business: CNN Business: Seriously, stop sharing your vaccine cards on social media
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16 Feb 2021 - Help Net Security: Help Net Security: Cybersecurity spending for critical infrastructure to reach $105.99 billion in 2021
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08 Jan 2021 - Material Handling and Logistics: Material Handling and Logistics: Material Handling and Logistics
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17 Dec 2020 - Food Logistics: Food Logistics: Study: Agri-Food Markets, Transport and Storage Driving Industrial Blockchain Success Story
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02 Dec 2020 - The Block: The Block: How the global Covid-19 pandemic has ended blockchain market volatility
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18 Nov 2020 - Telematics Wire: Telematics Wire: IoTs, Wireless Data, OTA updates – Ensuring the Security of the Connected Car
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10 Nov 2020 - Coin Geek: Coin Geek: Blockchain revenue down by $2.8B as adoption stalls: report
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10 Nov 2020 - IT Brief: IT Brief: Crypto winter & pandemic slice $2.8b from blockchain revenues
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29 Oct 2020 - Technology: Technology: Report: 60m connected cows by 2026 and other trends
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29 Oct 2020 - Tech Digest: Tech Digest: Together with ABI Research, we highlight the main #technology predictions and stats for 2021 and beyond…
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28 Aug 2020 - TechTarget: TechTarget: Shadow IoT poses growing threat to network security
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24 Jun 2020 - IoT 2 Market: IoT 2 Market: Embedded Hardware Security Shipments to Hit 5 Billion by 2024
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13 Apr 2020 - Toolbox.com: Toolbox.com: Best Practices for Secure Remote Management of IoT Devices
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26 Mar 2020 - Toolbox.com: Toolbox.com: 10 Collaboration Tools With the Best Security Features
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28 Jan 2020 - Computer World: Computer World: SEATTLE TRIES OUT MOBILE VOTING
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27 Jan 2020 - IR3 - Infrastructure Resilience Risk Reporter: IR3: Vulnerabilities and Threats to Global Navigation Satellite Systems
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06 Dec 2019 - Computer World: Computer World: HSBC’s plan to move $20B in assets to blockchain could be a watershed moment
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04 Dec 2019 - VenureBeat: Venturebeat: Fight back against firmware attacks
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11 Nov 2019 - Future IoT: Future IoT: ABI Research: 44 billion IoT devices present formidable security challenge
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28 Oct 2019 - Help Net Security: Help Net Security: Integrating security into IoT projects is not easy, but it’s increasingly urgent
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21 Oct 2019 - Computer World: Computer World: Utah county moves to expand mobile voting through blockchain
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29 Aug 2019 - The Coin Telegraph: The Coin Telegraph: Global Blockchain Revenues to Hit $10 Billion by 2023: Market Research
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28 Aug 2019 - Forbes: Forbes: What Crypto Winter? $10B In Blockchain Revenue Expected By 2023
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16 Aug 2019 - Bloomberg News: Bloomberg News: Biometric Data Breach Could Link Your Face to Illegal Activities
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09 Jul 2019 - Enterprise IoT Insights: No excuses, reflects industry, after trio of Florida cities are hacked and held to ransom
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09 Jan 2019 - Authority Magazine: Women Leading The Blockchain Revolution: “If you have interest and passion, you can learn about anything” With Michela Menting
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12 Nov 2018 - Bloomberg News: Bloomberg News: Your Private Data Is Quietly Leaking Online, Thanks to a Basic Web Security Error
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18 Oct 2018 - Computer World: Computer World: Blockchain to generate more than $10.6B in revenue by 2023
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15 Oct 2018 - EE Times: EE Times: Intel, Arm to Collaborate on IoT
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09 Oct 2018 - Material Handling and Logistics: Blockchain Revenue to Hit $10.6 Billion by 2023