Last week at Singapore International Cyber Week and the ETSI Security Conferences, the international community gathered together to discuss cybersecurity hot topics of the day. Amidst a number of important cybersecurity discussions, we want to highlight progress on connected device security demonstrated by joint industry principles for IoT security transparency. The future of connected devices offers tremendous potential for innovation and quality of life improvements. Putting a spotlight on consumer IoT security is a key aspect of achieving these benefits. Marketplace competition can be an important driver of security improvements, with consumers empowered and motivated to make informed purchasing decisions based on device security.
As with other IoT security transparency initiatives globally, it’s great to see this topic being covered at both conferences this week. The below IoT security labeling principles are aimed at helping to improve consumer awareness and to foster marketplace competition based on security.
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