ISO standard for the Internet of Things

The International Organization for Standardization ISO is introducing a new standard to ensure the security of systems on the Internet of Things (IoT). The reference framework, already published in October 2018, aims to ensure the smooth functioning of these systems, which are present "in all aspects of our lives, from electricity to agriculture", autonomous vehicles, e-health, smart cities and Industry 4.0, writes the Geneva-based organization.

Cyber risks taken into account

"Numerous standards have already been published on resilience, safety and security," explains François Coallier, chairman of the joint ISO and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) technical committee that developed the standard. "The new addition will create the reference architecture for their application to IoT systems."

In Switzerland, the Federal Office for National Economic Supply (FONES) recently published a Standard, keyword ICT minimum standards, unveiled, which gives companies more than a hundred pointers to protect themselves against cyber risks. This standard, originally published for the electricity sector, will later be adapted to other sectors with critical infrastructures (gas supply, logistics, telecommunications).

The standard "ISO/IEC 30141" now offers an internationally standardized reference architecture for the IoT.

ISO/IEC 30141 standard

The standard provides a common vocabulary, reusable concept maps and best practices for the industry. Designers and application developers in the IoT field are invited to use this common framework as a basis for developing trustworthy systems to ensure the security of their solutions against cyber threats. But it will also put the confidentiality of data on a better footing, the ISO writes.

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