Washington, Aug. 22, 2018: Wireless industry association CTIA today announced the creation of the CTIA Cybersecurity Certification Program for cellular-connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The programme is reportedly the first of its kind to be developed in collaboration with the nationwide wireless providers.
By offering certification for IoT devices built from the ground up with cybersecurity in mind, the program will protect consumers and wireless infrastructure, while creating a more secure foundation for smart cities, connected cars, mHealth and other IoT applications, said in a CTIA in a press statement.
“America’s wireless industry has long been a leader in cybersecurity best practices and establishing an industry-led cybersecurity certification program for IoT devices is a major step in building a trusted, secure wireless ecosystem for the Internet of Things,” said Tom Sawanobori, CTIA SVP and Chief Technology Officer. “The IoT Cybersecurity Certification Program harnesses CTIA’s network of authorised labs and reflects our commitment to securing networks and devices in an increasingly connected wireless world.”
Leading wireless operators, technology companies, security experts and test labs collaborated to develop the programme’s test requirements and plans. The programme builds upon IoT security recommendations from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
The CTIA IoT Cybersecurity Certification Program will begin accepting devices for certification testing starting in October 2018. For more information on the program and how to participate, visit https://www.ctia.org/about-ctia/certification-resources.
CTIA represents the US wireless communications industry and the companies throughout the mobile ecosystem.
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