Verizon owned ICSA Labs announced that it is rolling out a new security testing program to provide assurance testing for the Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors.
ICSA Labs will test six components as part of the new IoT Security Testing and Certification Program including: alert/logging, cryptography, authentication, communications, physical security, and platform security.
The certification program is recommended as part of an overall compliance program for organizations that brand and resell IoT devices and sensors; organizations implementing IoT devices and sensors in their businesses; and device and sensor makers.
According to Verizon's State of the Market: Internet of Things 2016 report, a projected 25.6 billion connected devices will enter the marketplace in 2019, up from 9.7 billion in 2014 and continued growth is expected with 30 billion devices projected to be online by 2020.
George Japak, managing director, ICSA Labs
Given the enormity and complexity of the space, it can be tricky for enterprises to navigate. We know from multiple recent studies that the #1 concern among adopters is security and privacy, and our new IoT Security Testing and Certification Program directly addresses this concern.
George Japak, managing director for ICSA Labs
This program is aimed at filling that gap especially as more companies embrace the Internet of Things to streamline business and provide higher levels of customer service.
