Industry urges EU to follow voluntary, collaborative approach to IoT security certifications

Industry groups are urging the European Commission to consider certification schemes for the security of Internet of Things devices that leverage voluntary approaches and account for international standards, in addition to offering opportunities for private- and self-certification, as the European Union moves forward with legislation to establish an IoT certification program.

The European Commission closed a public comment period Wednesday on a new Cybersecurity Act proposal unveiled in September that would direct the European Union Agency for Network and Information...