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New IoT Security Regulations

Schneier on Security

Due to ever-evolving technological advances, manufacturers are connecting consumer goods­ -- from toys to lightbulbs to major appliances­ -- to the internet at breakneck speeds. It falls upon lawmakers to create laws that protect consumers. This is the Internet of Things, and it's a security nightmare.

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Advice for manufacturers on the coming PSTI regulation

Pen Test Partners

This is a pivotal moment for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, imposing new compliance measures to safeguard against cyber threats. Implications for manufacturers and vendors This regulatory overhaul extends its reach to the core economic actors in the product lifecycle; manufacturers, importers, and distributors of smart products.

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FTC bans SpyFone and its CEO from continuing to sell stalkerware

Malwarebytes

Wednesday’s enforcement action represents a much firmer stance from the FTC compared to the settlement it reached in 2019 , when the government agency refrained from even using the term “stalkerware” and it focused more on lacking cybersecurity protections within the apps it investigated, not on the privacy invasions that were allowed.

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The Top 7 AI Compliance Tools of 2024

Centraleyes

Centraleyes’ innovative solution is set to transform how organizations approach governance, risk, and compliance, making it easier and more effective to manage regulatory obligations. government lists, sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and more. Compliance.ai Now part of Archer, Compliance.ai

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The Evolving Legislative and Compliance Landscape: A Roadmap for Business Leaders

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

When enforced, the regulation will mandate manufacturers to prioritize security from the design stage and throughout the product's entire lifecycle. The Act is expected to enter into force in 2024, and manufacturers must apply the rules 36 months after they enter into force.

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California Passes First Of Its Kind IoT Cybersecurity Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Below is a summary of California’s new law and some takeaways for IoT device manufacturers as they move toward January 1, 2020 compliance. The new law addresses the security obligations of “manufacturers” of connected devices. c)) The new law therefore impacts manufacturers outside of California. b)(1)-(2)).

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California Passes First Of Its Kind IoT Cybersecurity Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Below is a summary of California’s new law and some takeaways for IoT device manufacturers as they move toward January 1, 2020 compliance. The new law addresses the security obligations of “manufacturers” of connected devices. c)) The new law therefore impacts manufacturers outside of California. b)(1)-(2)).

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