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UK also introduces security regime for connectable products

In a synchronized move following the European Union's footsteps, the United Kingdom has unveiled its own comprehensive cybersecurity requirements for connectable products. While the EU's requirements are slated to take effect on 1 August 2025, the UK's security framework is poised to be enacted earlier, starting from 29 April 2024.

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Kiwa and Hudson Cybertec join forces in cybersecurity training programs

Starting this summer, testing, inspection and certification specialist Kiwa and cybersecurity expert Hudson Cybertec are partnering to offer global training programs on the cybersecurity of Operational Technology (OT). Hudson Cybertec has been part of the Kiwa Group since last year and both companies complement each other seamlessly in terms of security and certification services. Now, their collaboration is being intensified in the field of training.

UPDATE: RED Delegated Act: Mandatory compliance to articles 3.3 d, e and f

On 29 October 2021, the European Commission adopted the RED Delegated Act activating Article 3.3 (d), 3.3 (e) and 3.3 (f) for both consumer and professional/industrial products (C(2021) 7672 1). On 12 January 2022 this supplement to the RED was officially published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Kiwa appointed as a Notified Body for RED articles 3.3 d/e/f/g and 3.4

Kiwa is one of the first organizations to be officially listed by European Commission as a Notified Body for the Articles 3.3 d/e/f/g and 3.4, the latest activated articles of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) (2014/53/EU). After a thorough audit procedure, Kiwa has passed all criteria and has been granted the Notified Body status, now under the sharpened rules, for RED Article 3.3 d/e/f/g and 3.4.

Kiwa certifies Amsterdam UMC for ISO 27001 and NEN 7510

There are few sectors where privacy and information security have a higher priority than in healthcare, where almost all processed and recorded data is confidential. Recently, Amsterdam UMC - the merger organization of AMC and VUmc - certified with Kiwa for the ISO 27001 and NEN 7510 standards. Marcel van der Haagen, data protection officer at Amsterdam UMC, elaborates on this.

Kiwa accredited for ETSI EN 303 645 cybersecurity testing

Kiwa was recently accredited by the Dutch accreditation council RvA as the first Notified Body (NoBo) for testing and assessing the cybersecurity of IoT consumer products. By independently assessing the cybersecurity of 'smart' devices such as doorbells, thermostats, tv’s and lighting, manufacturers can ensure that consumers are less likely to become victims of cybercrime.

Revision ISO 27002: simplification and modernization

To ensure that quality standards remain relevant and current, they are reviewed at least every five years. For that reason, the ISO 27002 was recently revised. This standard contains the practical guidelines and control measures for management systems for information security (ISMS) that are inextricably linked to the information security standard ISO 27001.

Digital gadgets often make security alarm systems vulnerable

An alarm system used by many thousands of people across Europe can be remotely disabled by criminals. This is shown by research by Dutch television news program RTL Nieuws. The leak can also be used to turn the alarm siren on or off or to peek along with the security cameras.

Blog: Cyber security paramount for functioning of utility companies

Recently a hacker managed to gain remote access to the operational system of a water recycling facility in Florida, USA. He illegally adjusted the values of the caustic soda solution to values that are potentially dangerous for drinking water. As a result, the discussion about the cyber security of drinking water facilities and other critical infrastructures flared up again.

Swiss alarm transmission expert TUS first to obtain Kiwa RARS certificate

Like many other modern telecom related devices, alarm transmission systems are increasingly being connected to the web. This offers numerous possibilities when it comes to availability and remote operating, but can also entail security risks. Swiss alarm transmission expert TUS Telekommunikation und Sicherheit can boast decades of experience when it comes to end-to-end secure alarm chains and was recently the first to certify against Kiwa’s scheme Remote Access for Remote Services (RARS).

What aspects are part of the security of an IoT-environment?

The impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on our daily live increases. The more and more evolving functionalities of smart devices offer opportunities. In contrary to these benefits, there are also some challenges when it comes to safety and security

Whitepaper: How to get more out of your internal audit?

Internal IT audit programs are key if you want to make sure all your information assets remain properly secured from any threat. An internal audit provides assurance and helps organizations to manage their risks and controlling their processes effectively. All in order to improve and mature the practices used within the business

Clientcase Pulse: 'ISO 27001 certification increased our data security awareness'

Microsoft Dynamics 365 service provider Pulse was certified by Kiwa against the ISO 27001 standard in June 2018. For Pascal Thönissen, service delivery manager and security officer at Pulse, this certification cuts both ways: 'We demonstrate our information security processes are in order and we can now help our customers with their data security issues.'