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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.

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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.

Cybersecurity for Fire Protection Systems: a compliance and risk based approach

Recently SFPE Europe released a publication on the topic of cybersecurity for fire protection systems. This article, based on a recent research of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, highlights just and accurate reasons regarding the importance of cybersecurity for fire protection systems.

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.'
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