New app security standard aims to bring improved transparency and visibility

On Thursday the ioXt Alliance, an Internet of Things (IoT) security trade group backed by some of the biggest names in the business, introduced a set of baseline standards for mobile apps, in the hope that IoT security may someday be a bit less of a dumpster fire.

The Internet of Secure Things Alliance, an IoT security certification body (a.k.a. ioXt), has launched a new security certification for mobile apps and VPNs.

The Internet of Secure Things Alliance has established a criteria that will certify apps that offer secure VPN on phone, and other apps too.

The ioXt Alliance, the Global Standard for IoT security, today announced that it is expanding its ioXt Compliance Program with a new mobile application profile with added requirements for virtual private network (VPN) applications.

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The ioXt Alliance, the Global Standard for IoT Security, announced today that international household appliance manufacturer Midea, has certified seven appliances through the ioXt Certification Program. The product certification marks the beginning of Midea’s relationship with the ioXt Alliance and further global expansion of the Alliance through Midea’s ecosystem of devices.

Among the first Italian companies to join the global ioXt Alliance network, Exprivia will be able to provide new services to certify the security of IoT devices, reducing the risk of exposure to cybercrime

As work from home is here to stay, more companies will be considering VPNs to protect critical and private information from hackers.

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