CTIA Reveals Cybersecurity Certification for IoT Devices

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CTIA, a trade association representing the wireless communications industry, recently announced a new cybersecurity certification program for IoT cellular-connected devices. The announcement comes shortly after NIST hosted a workshop in July regarding Considerations for Managing IoT Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks.

CTIA states, “[t]he program will protect consumers and wireless infrastructure, while creating a more secure foundation for smart cities, connected cars, mHealth and other IoT applications.” Tom Sawanobori, SVP and Chief Technology Officer at CTIA states that, “[t]he IoT Cybersecurity Certification Program harnesses CTIA’s network of authorized labs and reflects our commitment to securing networks and devices in an increasingly connected wireless world.”

According to CTIA, the Cybersecurity Certification Program is built upon NTIA and NIST IoT security recommendations. The Program will begin accepting devices for certification testing in October 2018.

More information about the Cybersecurity Certification Program can be found here.

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