IoT Security Foundation launches co-ordinated vulnerability disclosure platform for IoT industry
An online platform designed to help IoT vendors receive, assess, manage and mitigate vulnerability reports has been launched by the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF). VulnerableThings.com aims to simplify the reporting and management of vulnerabilities whilst helping IoT vendors comply with new consumer IoT security standards and regulations.
Article | Telemedicine, Remote Patient Monitoring, IoT, and Patient Data Security
With the numerous advancements in technology today, we now have capabilities that, just a few decades ago, would have likely been thought impossible. It’s easier than ever to access the internet, video chat, call, and text from almost anywhere.
IoTSF Annual Conference Goes Virtual for 2020
There is no mystery as to why we're going virtual of course, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on us all and even though the world will have returned to a new normal by December, it is not clear when a vaccine will be publicly and generally available - all we can say is that it is unlikely this year.
IoT Security Foundation Announces New Board Member
The IoT Security Foundation has today announced that Ollie Whitehouse from NCC Group has joined the IoTSF steering board which seeks to 'make it safe to connect' in the era of IoT.
IoTSF Issues Update to Popular IoT Security Compliance Framework
Today, the IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) announced the availability of the latest release of its popular IoT Security Compliance Framework. The Framework is intended to be used by professionals that design, specify and procure IoT related products by providing guidance and easy to use questionnaire.
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.