Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Passwords Telecommunications Cyber threats 59

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

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

IoT 235

IoT Manufacturing Internet Internet 235

Schneier on Security

MARCH 4, 2019

Where are the consumer protection agencies? Manufacturers of those systems have included cameras for possible future uses, such as hand gestures to control in-flight entertainment.". This is how we end up with refrigerators with Internet connectivity and Roombas with microphones. That was an error on our part.".

Spyware 210

Spyware Consumer Protection Manufacturing Internet 210

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

At the same time, emerging threats, such as last year’s Mirai DDoS attacks, highlight the critical need to develop and apply guidance to maintain the cybersecurity of devices and the ecosystems into which they are deployed. In 2015, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued guidance encouraging certain best practices in the IoT sector.

IoT 40

IoT Internet Internet Cybersecurity 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The term IoT generally refers to anything connected to the internet, including smart home devices (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.). Code § 1798.91.05(c))

IoT 45

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Technology 45

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The term IoT generally refers to anything connected to the internet, including smart home devices (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.). Code § 1798.91.05(c))

IoT 45

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Technology 45

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The CCPA aims to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for California residents or any other organization that does business with California. Given the focus on protecting consumer privacy, the CCPA regulations will inevitably set the bar for an increase in cybersecurity policies.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Phishing Data breaches IoT 98