{"id":101866,"date":"2017-02-08T10:35:41","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T15:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/countingpips.com\/?p=101866"},"modified":"2017-02-08T07:07:10","modified_gmt":"2017-02-08T12:07:10","slug":"the-hottest-tech-market-since-the-dawn-of-cyber-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.investmacro.com\/forex\/2017\/02\/the-hottest-tech-market-since-the-dawn-of-cyber-security\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hottest Tech Market Since the Dawn of Cyber Security"},"content":{"rendered":"
February 8, 2017<\/div>
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By WallStreetDaily.com<\/u><\/a> \"The<\/p>\n

\"LouisIf you have a family, you know how critical maintaining a certain level of security can be.<\/p>\n

Bolstering your home security system, for instance, can save your life in a tough situation.<\/p>\n

But what you might not realize is that securing digital data can be just as lifesaving.<\/p>\n

Consider the theft of nuclear secrets from a government building. That information can later be used to make deadly weapons.<\/p>\n

Seem far-fetched? Think again. It\u2019s actually happened before.<\/p>

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No wondering reinforcing cybersecurity is a top priority for the government.<\/p>\n

Trump plans to release an executive order soon that will revamp the government\u2019s cybersecurity initiatives.<\/p>\n

And the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is offering a $25,000 prize to anyone who can help shore up vulnerabilities involving the Internet of Things (IoT) trend.<\/p>\n

Plus, thanks to the rapid pace of innovation and increasing affordability of security technology, the type of breach described above can be thwarted more easily than ever.<\/p>\n

In fact, we\u2019ve identified a company that\u2019s leading the way in modern global security tech.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s currently trading for less than a latte at Starbucks.<\/p>\n

Senior analyst Jonathan Rodriguez has more details on this play below\u2026<\/p>\n

A $145 Billion Market Flying Way Under the Radar<\/h2>\n

\"JonathanIn the face of increasing threats to sensitive data, the security industry is growing at breakneck speed.<\/p>\n

The lion\u2019s share of investor capital flows into cybersecurity-focused companies these days, yet the need for security goes far beyond cyber.<\/p>\n

Organizations must safeguard the buildings where sensitive data are generated and stored.<\/p>\n

In fact, research firm MarketsandMarkets estimates that the global critical infrastructure protection market will be worth $144.8 billion by 2021.<\/p>\n

Of course, you can\u2019t use a standard door lock to secure these buildings.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where electronic access control systems, or EACs, come in\u2026<\/p>\n

EACs limit access to a facility based on specific factors programmed by stakeholders.<\/p>\n

Using these systems, people gain access through RFID (radio wave) fobs, electromagnetic cards and biometric scan.<\/p>\n

What makes EACs superior to traditional \u201clock and key\u201d facilities management?<\/p>\n

They\u2019re fully audited. No one gets in or out of a facility without being logged.<\/p>\n

Credentials can be updated instantly on the fly to add new users quickly \u2014 or restrict them as needed.<\/p>\n

And all of the security management software and credential data are stored in the cloud. This means that stakeholders can make any changes securely from anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n

Some of the biggest players in the infrastructure security game include Honeywell International Inc. (HON), General Dynamics Corp. (GD) and BAE Systems PLC (BAESY).<\/p>\n

But with market capitalizations of $90 billion, $55 billion and $23 billion, respectively, these huge companies aren\u2019t primed to capture the bulk of this industry\u2019s rapid growth.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a more exciting play on the action\u2026<\/p>\n

Go Small to Gain Big<\/h2>\n

Based in Santa Ana, California, Identiv Inc. (INVE) <\/b>has been providing high-end global technology solutions for more than two decades.<\/p>\n

The company, which trades for less than $4 a share and boasts a growth-friendly market cap of just $38 million, specializes in the security of things \u2014 data, physical locations and objects.<\/p>\n

Its product line includes electromagnetic key fobs, RFID transponders and smart-card readers.<\/p>\n

But what puts Identiv on the physical security map is its Hirsch facility access management controllers and software control system.<\/p>\n

This modular, scalable system includes door and gate controls, which can be used individually or as part of a larger interconnected network.<\/p>\n

Clients can also manage Hirsch controllers with Identiv\u2019s own Velocity software, or use their own.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s got some big-time clients, too.<\/p>\n

Identiv, in collaboration with NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), was selected by the renowned tech conference CES to provide badges equipped with RFID inlays to the conference\u2019s more than 170,000 attendees this year.<\/p>\n

The badges not only authenticated attendees at the Las Vegas-based conference, but also allowed them to ride the monorail and gain access to bike-sharing programs.<\/p>\n

With a brand-new line of connected devices on the horizon, insiders and institutional investors alike are loading up on shares.<\/p>\n

As you may know, insider buying is often a bullish sign of conviction in shares.<\/p>\n

Identiv chief financial officer Steven Finney purchased 80,000 shares in the third quarter of 2016.<\/p>\n

Small-cap fund Royce & Associates LP also scooped up 120,000 shares last quarter, bringing their total position to 5.4% of shares outstanding.<\/p>\n

Security tech investors would do well to follow the smart money here.<\/p>\n

Bottom line: Cybersecurity is not the only way to play the lucrative protection market. Infrastructure protection is a much cheaper ticket to the dance. And Identiv is well positioned to catch this growth in 2017.<\/p>\n

On the hunt,<\/p>\n

Jonathan Rodriguez
\nSenior Analyst, Wall Street Daily<\/i><\/p>\n

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