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Tips for Securing IoT Products

How to secure your IoT devices

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised the way we live our lives.

Whether it’s a doorbell, lightbulb, voice assistant (Alexa, Siri), kitchen appliance, or children’s toy, everything connected to the internet falls under this category. You may think of it as a “smart device”.

Many smart devices have huge capabilities, but neglect security. Cyber criminals will exploit this vulnerability to infiltrate an otherwise secure network or simply use the devices themselves.

We can protect ourselves from the threats that the IoT poses whilst continuing to enjoy all that smart technology has to offer by following the recommendations below:

10 Tips to Enhance your Cyber Security

Read our top tips to reduce your risk of cybercrime:

1Update the Operating System: Equally important, the Operating System of which the IoT application / online account is accessed must remain up-to-date to prevent cyber criminals from harnessing vulnerabilities that enable remote access and control over the IoT device.

2Evaluate settings : Default settings are not always applied with security in mind. Take time to enable security settings as applicable and disable all that offer no benefit to the business or usability of the device.

3Turn on 2 Step Verification (2SV) : Where possible, enable 2SV to add an extra layer of security to the application / online account.

4Disconnect any IOT no longer in use : When a smart device serves no purpose to the business, immediately disconnect it from the network.

5Change default passwords : Many IoT products are produced with a default password either commonly used or easily obtainable online. Use strong passwords for a truly robust security solution.

6Secure the router : Change the default administrator credentials for the router settings (accessible online) and also change the issued Wi-Fi password. Ensure to use WPA2 encryption to disguise the network from immediate view.

7Enable a Firewall : This will monitor and block any unauthorised connections to the network.

8Connect to a separate/guest network : Any compromise of an IoT device will remain quarantined within the network of which it is connected, keeping the business network secure.

9Update software : As with all software, IoT needs updating to receive security fixes for vulnerabilities. Enable automatic updates to be applied automatically, to never miss the latest update release.

Secure Connected Device Accreditation

If you are a company looking for SBD membership, it will be necessary not only to meet the specific physical security requirements, but if your product incorporates the above then you will need to meet our requirements to obtain the new Secure Connected Device accreditation to ensure that your product or service have achieved the appropriate level of IoT standards and certifications.

Further advice and information can be obtained from the SBD Development Officer or click here

Further Cyber Security Advice
Alarms

BT Redcare, BT PLC


BT Redcare Essential Extra - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Commercial Kitemark Certification, BSI Secure Digital Application, EN 50131-10:2014, EN 50136-2:2013

BT Redcare Advanced Extra - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Commercial Kitemark Certification, BSI Secure Digital Application, EN 50131-10:2014, EN 50136-2:2013

BT Redcare Ultimate - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Commercial Kitemark Certification, BSI Secure Digital Application, EN 50131-10:2014, EN 50136-2:2013

BT Redcare Essential - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Commercial Kitemark Certification, BSI Secure Digital Application, EN 50131-10:2014, EN 50136-2:2013

BT Redcare Advanced - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Commercial Kitemark Certification, BSI Secure Digital Application, EN 50131-10:2014, EN 50136-2:2013

uWatch Ltd


The Cube - Standards: SBD , IASME IoT Cyber Assurance Level 2, Specialist Assessed

Bicycle Security

Squire Inigma FL1 Folding Lock Pedal Cycle - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification, Sold Secure SS104 - Bronze

Squire Inigma Bluetooth D Lock Pedal Cycle - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification, Sold Secure SS101 - Gold, Sold Secure SS104 - Diamond

Squire Inigma IC1 Lock Pedal Cycle - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification, Sold Secure SS104 - Bronze

CCTV

Ring.com


Ring Stick Up Cam 3rd Generation - Standards: SBD , BSI Secure Digital Application

Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Generation - Standards: SBD , BSI Secure Digital Application

Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

IOT Smart Homes Security

ERA Home Security Limited


ERA Touch Key - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification, TS621:2018

Mighton Products Limited


Avia Smart Socket - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Avia Window/Door Sensor - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Avia Key Fob - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Avia Motion Sensor - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Avia Casement Handle - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification, PAS 24:2016

Yale Retail UK


Yale Smart Home Key FOB - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Yale Smart Home Keypad - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Yale Smart Home Panic Button - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Yale Smart Home Power Switch - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Yale Smart Home Water Leak Sensor - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Yale Smart Home Multisensory - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Yale Smart Home External Siren - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Yale Smart Home Window/Door Contact - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Yale Smart Home Hub 3.0 - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Conexis L1 - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification, TS621:2018

Yale Smart Home SensCheck Window Sensor - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Yale Smart Home SensCheck Door Sensor - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Residential Kitemark Certification

Locks & Hardware

SALTO Systems Ltd


Salto Neo Electronic Cylinder Range - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Enhanced Kitemark Certification

Salto XS4 One Lock - Standards: SBD , BSI IoT Enhanced Kitemark Certification