Join our X Space | 'The big security fail - Connected consumer products'
Join our X Space | 'The big security fail - Connected consumer products'
So many products we buy today are connected to the internet, yet so few are cybersecure. This can allow hackers to easily access someone's wi-fi network, or disable a smart door alarm.
The consequences can be devastating, especially for the victim's financial, psychological, and physical welfare.
With the EU institutions currently discussing the final version of the Cyber Resilience Act, which will set minimum cybersecurity standards for all kinds of connected devices, especially consumer-facing products, we are organising an X Space (formerly Twitter Space) to look at two aspects:
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How long should software and security updates be provided for, and
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Which consumer products should go through third-party assessment for cybersecurity before hitting the market.
To discuss these questions, we’ll have BEUC’s Claudio Teixeira speaking to Els Bruggeman, from Belgian consumer group Testachats/Testaankoop to highlight their latest cybersecurity testing campaign results into consumer products, and Cristian Bulumac, Greens Policy Advisor from the European Parliament, who is party to the current discussions between the EU institutions. Andrew Laughlin from UK consumer group Which? will also present the organisation’s research into the provision of software and security updates for consumer products.
Set a reminder here to register for this X Space. Make sure you have an X account and use your phone to be able to ask questions! #CRA