Just 13% of Consumer IoT Firms Allow Vulnerability Reporting Despite Incoming Laws and International Standards

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An analysis of 330 consumer IoT device manufacturers has revealed five of every six companies (86.7%, 286) don’t allow for vulnerability reporting. This would see them fall foul of new international standards and recently announced plans for a British IoT security law; as well as proposed Australian code of practice and recommendations from the US Dept of Homeland Security.

IAR Systems & Secure Thingz Announced as IoTSF Conference Headline Sponsors

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Release Date: 12th November 2019 The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) is pleased to announce that IAR Systems and Secure Thingz are the headline sponsors for the 5th Annual IoTSF Conference. The IoT Security Foundation Conference is a one-day event that will entertain and educate 300+ delegates with best practice, next-practice and

IoTSF Supports New Global Consumer Cybersecurity Standard with Self Certification

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ETSI TS 103 645 and IoTSF Mapping Document Released February 19th, 2019 Today, the ETSI Technical Committee on Cybersecurity (TC CYBER) has announced a global standard for cybersecurity in the Internet of Things. ETSI TS 103 645 is a high-level, baseline standard for Internet-connected consumer products which addresses the exploitation of poor security and consumer

Crazy! Less than 10% of consumer IoT companies follow Vulnerability Disclosure guidelines

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New IoTSF research identifies poor security practice of producers of connected products Release Date: December 13, 2018 What happens when someone discovers a security issue in a connected product? Whether it is a fitness tracker, WiFi speaker, pet monitor, home robot or even a fridge-freezer, how do security researchers and others report a security

IoTSF Announces Major Update to the IoT Security Compliance Framework

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Release 2 is ‘freely available and highly applicable’ December 4th, 2018 The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) announces ‘Release 2’ of its IoT Security Compliance Framework today following user feedback of the previous release. A significant enhancement is a move to a risk based approach which gives the Framework more flexibility and greater applicability beyond

Arcelik announced as the inaugural IoT Security Champion Award winner

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23rd November 2018 - Arçelik - the parent company to world-renowned home appliance brands such as Beko and Grundig - has been declared the IoT Security Foundation’s Champion of the Year, as part of last night’s TechWorks Awards Dinner. Pictured (left to right) Jenny Devoy IoTSF, Dr. Natasha Conway Beko Plc, Hugh Jones Paratus People,

Regulation Ready Report Published by IoT Security Foundation

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Informs IoT community on the status of international regulatory landscape Release Date: November 22nd, 2018 The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) has published a new, free to download report today titled: “IoT Cybersecurity: Regulation Ready”. It is aimed at businesses that produce and use IoT systems as there ‘is a veritable minefield’ of regulatory issues

IoT Security Home Architecture and Policy Whitepaper Announced

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The hub-based approach puts onus on OEMs and router manufacturers Release Date: 15th November, 2018 The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) announces today, a new whitepaper that outlines the benefits that accrue by taking a hub-based approach to connecting IoT devices and systems in the home. Entitled: IoT Security Architecture and Policy for the Home

Enterprise IoT Security Architecture and Policy Whitepaper Announced

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The hub-based approach provides a user-friendly centralised management solution Release Date: 15th November, 2018 The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) announces today a new whitepaper that outlines the benefits that accrue by taking a hub-based approach to connecting IoT devices and systems in the enterprise. Entitled: IoT Security Architecture and Policy for the Enterprise -