The IoT Alliance Australia (IoTAA) is against mandating security for consumer IoT devices. The UK plans to do just that, with good reason. In November I reported that Australia’s Home Affairs minister, Peter Dutton, had released a for-comment draft of a code of practice that closely follows a voluntary code introduced by the UK Government […]
Australia’s voluntary IoT security code could be enforced
Lawyers have suggested compliance with the voluntary code of practice for suppliers of consumer IoT devices, issued by the Government last month, could be enforced by the ACCC. Home Affairs minister, Peter Dutton released a for-comment draft of the code of practice on November 19 saying it had been developed drawing on the technical expertise […]
UL introduces consumer IoT security certification
Global safety certification company UL has introduced a security certification scheme for IoT devices. UL says its IoT Security Rating is based on emerging industry consensus on baseline security capabilities, and assesses critical security aspects of connected products against common attack methodologies and known IoT vulnerabilities with the objective to make product security transparent and […]
IoTAA to help consumers spot insecure IoT devices
Internet of Things Alliance Australia (IoTAA) is looking to develop an IoT product security certification program that will help consumers identify devices that do not meet the government’s new voluntary guidelines. The government yesterday released a voluntary code of practice for suppliers of consumer IoT devices designed to keep insecure devices off the market. The […]
Australian Government code to boost security of consumer IoT
The Australian Government has followed the UK’s lead, producing a voluntary code of practice for suppliers of consumer IoT devices. Home Affairs minister, Peter Dutton said the code of practice, had been developed drawing on the technical expertise of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), aligned with guidance provided by the United Kingdom and was […]
Training on IoT risks needed urgently, says Ponemon Institute
The Ponemon Institute has called on organisations to conduct, as a matter of urgency, employee training programs on the risks created by IoT devices. Its view comes from the results of a survey sponsored by third party risk management company Shared Assessments in which Ponemon found few companies conducting training and awareness programs to minimise the […]
UK plans IoT security legislation, US examines options
The UK Government has announced plans for legislation that would require greater security to be built into IoT devices. The US Government is looking at legislation versus self-regulation. The UK’s Minister for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. Margot James, announced the plans in a press release on 1 May. She said the move would ensure […]
Comms Alliance seeks feedback on draft IoT security guideline
Communications Alliance has released a for-comment draft of an IoT security guideline, developed by the security working group of IoT Alliance Australia (IoTAA). The move marks the start of a formal consultation process flagged in February when the guideline first appeared. IoTAA and Communications Alliance released the document in February with Communications Alliance CEO, John […]
