COVID-19 Crisis: Cyber Security Advice for Building Owners and Facilities Managers
The IoT Security Foundation and Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management offer guidance on securing Building Management Systems and Internet of Things systems.
IoTSF Welcomes New Team Member
The IoT Security Foundation has announced today that Duncan Purves has joined its central team and appointed as Projects and Operations Manager.
Crisis: Simple cyber security advice for employers, homeworkers and consumer protection
The overwhelming priority right now is for us all to focus on public health and saving lives. We also need to make sure we protect ourselves in other ways and that we do not become complacent about cyber security.
Just 13% of Consumer IoT Firms Allow Vulnerability Reporting Despite Incoming Laws and International Standards
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.
IoT Security Foundation and IASME Consortium announce partnership to offer consumer IoT conformance scheme
Today, the IoT Security Foundation and the IAMSE Consortium announced a partnership that aims to address the entry level cybersecurity requirements of consumer IoT products for the UK market. The scheme provides a baseline which is both low cost and simple to implement for manufacturers.
IoT Security Foundation Launches Release 2 of the secure design best practice guides
The IoT Security Foundation announces ‘Release 2’ of its IoT Security Best Practice Guidelines. Across the world we are starting to see governments and states introduce legislation in various forms, requiring the IoT industry to implement good security practice. We’re also seeing the formalisation of ‘Best Practice’ into recognised industry standards.
Signify Named IoT Security Champion Award Winner 2019
13 November 2019: Signify has been announced as the 2019 IoT Security Champion of the Year by the IoT Security Foundation. Signify, is a global provider of lighting solutions and was previously known as
IAR Systems & Secure Thingz Announced as IoTSF Conference Headline Sponsors
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
Shortlist Announced for IoT Security Champion Award 2019
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2nd IoT Security Foundation Champion Award. This award seeks to celebrate organisations which demonstrate stewardship when it comes to IoT
Network Information Security & Distributed Ledger Technology
By Jon Geater, CTO of Jitsuin, you can read the original article here The European Union NIS Directive represents a necessary step toward securing Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and encouraging best
IoT Security Foundation Opens Applications for the IoTSF Champion Award
The IoT Security Foundation is pleased to announce the IoT Security Champion Award is now open for applications. Now in its second year, the award seeks to identify and celebrate organisations
TechWorks Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
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Smart Buildings Whitepaper Published by IoT Security Foundation
The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) has published a new, free to download whitepaper today titled: “Can you trust your smart building? Understanding the security issues and why they are important to you”. It is aimed at a broad range of stakeholders that together design, specify, procure, install/integrate, validate, operate and maintain building automation systems (BAS). It is specifically targeted at building owners, facility managers, technology providers, architects and installers.
David Rogers awarded MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2019 for services to cyber security
Copper Horse, a mobile and IoT security company, today announced that its CEO David Rogers, has been awarded an MBE in recognition of his services to cyber security, in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019.
Deploying IoT securely on healthcare networks: new IoT Security Foundation whitepaper outlines best practice for healthcare IT teams & OEMs
Free whitepaper addresses underlying principles for securely deploying IoT systems on healthcare networks and how to cut risks for patients and their data. The use of IoT systems in healthcare creates significant opportunities for both OEMs and healthcare providers, but the inherent connectivity coupled with their use outside controlled hospital environments adds a risk to both patients and their data – risks that need to be managed.
IoT Security Foundation Announces New Executive Steering Board Chair and Unveils Enhanced Mission Statement
Stephen Pattison, VP Public Affairs - ARM, confirmed as Executive Steering Board Chair Release Date: May 30, 2019 The IoT Security Foundation made two announcements today to further support its aim to ‘make it
Stepping up action on IoT Insecurity – New Laws & Regulation
Time moves quickly in the IoT world. It seems like only five minutes since we launched the Code of Practice on Consumer IoT Security...
Call For Papers Open: IoTSF Conference 2019
Now in its 5th year, The IoT Security Foundation's Annual Conference returns on 26th November at the ILEC Conference Centre, London. We now welcome papers for the 2019 IoTSF Conference - you are invited to submit proposals on any subject matter which you feel is important, interesting or relevant across a number of IoT security related themes.
IoTSF Supports New Global Consumer Cybersecurity Standard with Self Certification
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
IoTSF Honours Working Group Champions
(Left to Right: Jenny Devoy, Sarb Sembhi, Chris Torr, Roger Shepherd, Jeff Day, Trevor Hall, James Willison, Craig Heath, Peter Davies, Richard Marshall, John Moor) Acknowledging the major achievements of key working group champions
Crazy! Less than 10% of consumer IoT companies follow Vulnerability Disclosure guidelines
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