Secured by Design Welcomes Bureau Veritas for IoT Testing

The SBD Secure Connected Device accreditation recognises products that have met robust cybersecurity standards, demonstrating that manufacturers have taken clear steps to reduce vulnerability to cyberattacks and protect users and their data. Trusted independent third-party certification plays a vital role in verifying these standards have been met, and helps manufacturers comply and meet current regulations, such as the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (PSTI).

One of the recognised certification frameworks accepted by SCD is ETSI EN 303 645, the European baseline standard for consumer IoT security. The standard is widely used to demonstrate compliance with the UK’s PSTI Act and applies to a broad range of consumer products such as wearables, smart cameras, smart doorbells, lighting, thermostats, and household appliances.

Bureau Veritas is a globally recognised leader in testing, inspection and certification serving clients across industries from food safety to aerospace and automotive. Through its dedicated cybersecurity division, the company offers deep technical expertise and a comprehensive range of services including consultancy, testing, training and certification.

For SBD members, Bureau Veritas provides an additional testing route for IoT products seeking Secure Connected Device accreditation and compliance with ESTI EN 303 645 covering key areas such as:

•    Password security
•    Secure software updates
•    Security of interfaces and data communications
•    Vulnerability disclosures procedures and patch management
•    Product logging
•    Protection of personal data
•    Validation of data inputs

Bureau Veritas Cybersecurity assesses products against these requirements through technical testing alongside a review of supporting documentation and processes, including security architecture, test reports and user guides, before issuing a formal compliance report.

Michelle Kradolfer, SBD National Manager, said “I am delighted to welcome Bureau Veritas as one of our approved certification bodies for IoT testing under our SCD accreditation scheme. With the continued growth of IoT and smart devices in the UK market, it is essential that companies ensure their products are built as safely as possible. A key of achieving this is having products independently assessed and accredited against a recognised IoT standard. Bureau Veritas demonstrates the expertise and capability needed to support IoT manufacturers in achieving certification.”

Secured by Design (SBD) is owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim of reducing crime and increasing safety for businesses and individuals.

SBD seeks to improve the physical security of buildings and the surrounding area using products such as doors, windows, locks and walling systems along with fencing systems that meet the SBD Police Preferred Specification security requirements.

SBD have many partner organisations, ranging from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through to local authorities, housing associations, developers and manufacturers, and work closely with standards and certification bodies.

SBD is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK, through the Police Preferred Specification - a product-based accreditation scheme developed over 25 years ago, which provides a recognised standard for all security products that effectively deter and reduce crime. SBD works with manufacturers and standards authorities to ensure that security standards are current and updated to keep pace with emerging crime trends.

Learn more about Secured by Design and the SBD member companies at: https://www.securedbydesign.com/