Intertek Launches Cyber Assured, the First Cybersecurity Certification Program with Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring to ensure Consumer IoT Products are safely connected | Business Wire
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, today announces the launch of Cyber Assured, the first cybersecurity product testing and certification program, delivering a comprehensive certification solution for manufacturers and brands for their connected consumer products.
In today’s connected world, more products than ever, from home appliances to wearable consumer devices, are communicating with each other using technologies such as Wi-fi, Bluetooth, or cellular IoT. The growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought attractive opportunities for both manufacturers and consumers as emerging technologies means that IoT-enabled products and smart devices become more readily available. As the IoT landscape becomes more sophisticated and the network of smart devices expands, vulnerabilities in new products are constantly emerging and companies are facing significant challenges in navigating this complex and ever-changing environment. Cybersecurity has become of critical importance to manage these risks.