Ben leads the global cyber security research programme in BT. He is responsible for setting direction and strategy for Security research, identifying innovation opportunities and leading a strong international team of researcher to develop new capabilities in collaboration with industrial and academic partners.
The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) is delighted to announce the establishment of its first regional chapter in the United States, based in Houston, Texas.The announcement marks a significant step forward in global collaboration to address the many critical issues of IoT cybersecurity. In today's increasingly interconnected world, the need for
Digital Security by Design: Transforming Digital Technology for a Safer Future. The second day of CyberUK 2023 focused on the newly launched joint guide for Security by Design and Default by CISA and NCSC. The guide highlights the best practices for a secure hardware foundation, including fine-grained memory protection as provided by the CHERI
What just happened? The minimum IoT security requirements for consumer products have just notched up a peg from "should" to "shall". The legislation comes into force for the UK market on April 29th 2024. Draft Consumer Protection Security Requirements On 29th April 2023, the UK government announced that the countdown has begun
The Digital Security by Design Programme and the Secure Networking by Design Project: Part 1 CyberUK23, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre’s flagship event took place on 19 – 20 April in Belfast. I represented the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) together with the Secure Networking by Design team, Professor Andrew Martin (University of Oxford),
Before going on sale to the European market, the CRA will require network-connected hardware, software and services to meet essential cybersecurity requirements. It will place obligations on manufacturers to maintain their security throughout the product lifecycle.
The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) is delighted to announce the release of its latest best practice guide on IoT cybersecurity for Facilities Professionals in the Smart Built Environment (SBE). The IoTSF established a Smart Building working group in 2017, which has expanded its membership to over 50 senior leaders from a range of stakeholder
The National Cybersecurity Strategy 2023 was released by the White House on March 2nd and is a comprehensive plan to safeguard the nation's critical infrastructure and citizens from cyber threats. With the exponential growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), the strategy recognizes the urgent need to address IoT cybersecurity concerns. The IoT Security Foundation
The exciting new series of monthly Zoom webinars continue on Thursday 30th March. The topic will be Smart Built Environment Guidance for Facilities Professionals. Taking place on the final Thursday of every month throughout 2023, we’ll showcase the latest thought leadership on a range of topics so that you stay ahead of
The Secure Networking by Design project is part of the Digital Security by Design Challenge aimed at improving cybersecurity in today's digital landscape. It recognises the importance of continuous assurance processes in mitigating the risks of advanced attacks and evolving threat scenarios. Continuous assurance is a key component of the ManySecured® system, an open ecosystem
