LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leader in the IoT sector, global IoT
development platform service provider Tuya
Smart (NYSE: TUYA) is also showcasing a number of brand-new
security-related products and solutions at CES 2022. These
offerings aim not only help developers launch products with high
efficiency, but also reduce their worries about product
safety.
Two years on from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, CES
2022 is coming back to Las Vegas
in person, enabled by heightened safety measures adopted by the
event organizers. In the face of the continued pandemic, technology
firms, industry experts and journalists are all coming together
both online and offline to a different tech landscape, forever
changed by COVID-19.
One of the major impacts of the pandemic on IoT and smart
devices has been the rise of global network security issues, that
have been further amplified by consumer needs and behaviors during
the pandemic. According to a 2021 report from IoT Analytics, the
number of connected IoT devices are expected to hit 12.3 billion
active endpoints globally by the end of 2021 and grow to over 27
billion IoT connections by 2025. Coupled with increased remote work
after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are more
exposed than ever to online attacks. According to Akamai's annual
state of the internet security report, remote work and increased
connectivity contributed to a spike in cyber-attacks, while web
application attacks tripled in 2021, from what was already a record
year in 2020.
At this year's CES, network security has become a topic of
concern for all major players in the industry. Among the issues,
IoT security has risen a key focus for many manufacturers,
developers and suppliers to exhibit their forward-looking vision
and R&D capabilities, as there are particular challenges for
IoT that differ from those of traditional network security.
Throughout CES, posters and videos promoting network security
solutions can abound and security-related hardware products are in
pride of place at many booths.
At Tuya Smart's CES booth, the
company's new IoT security module WBR3N, exhibited in physical form
and available for virtual tour online, has drawn the attention of
many journalists and industry professionals. This industry-leading
security module is the first IoT module of its kind with a built-in
secure element (SE) to hold a Common Criteria (CC) EAL6+
certificate.
Commanding comprehensively robust security guarantee, the module
realizes mutual certificate authentication and device activation
authentication between the device and the cloud, in addition to the
Elliptical Curve Cryptography (ECC) security certificate and device
certification information that is built into the
Squeeze-and-Excitation (SE) block during the production process. In
terms of communication, WBR3N uses TLS1.2 two-way strong verified
communication based on security authentication, which
represents the highest level of communication security in the
industry.
In terms of security protection of device data, WBR3N uses
built-in independent SE to execute the data encryption and
decryption process, therefore fully safeguarding data security. At
the same time, the module provides SE-based independent physical
security storage, and has a built-in root of trust (RoT), through
which storage is performed. The core codes also enjoy protection by
the built-in SE, while OTA ensures process safety through a secure
communication process and firmware verification.
Overall, WBR3N comes with multiple logical and physical
protection layers such as metal shielding, end-to-end encryption,
memory encryption, and tampering detection, able to effectively
fend off various advanced attack methods such as power analysis and
fault attack.
Aside from enhanced hardware security capabilities, Tuya Smart has also announced the release of
Tuya Sage, an IoT security operation
platform, at CES 2022. The solution is designed to help developers
identify and eliminate potential security risks of the IoT system,
and ensure security and compliance during system operations.
Shared security responsibility is the fundamental principle of
IoT security. Shared security means that cloud providers are
responsible for protecting cloud security, while developers are
responsible for the security of the applications, data, and
resources that use and access the cloud. In practice, many
developers lack a holistic sense of the security and compliance
status of global smart terminals, a challenge that industry experts
are looking for solutions to address.
With Tuya Sage, developers have
an oversight of all protected devices, including their basic
security information and risk status. Once a device encounters an
attack, the developer can complete the risk interception in just
one click. Through real-time threat intelligence, Tuya Sage is able to identify local
vulnerabilities in smart terminals in a timely and effective
manner, allowing developers to fully understand the security and
privacy compliance status of the terminal, as well as whether there
is any non-compliant user data flow so that it can be rapidly
addressed.
In recent years, Tuya Smart has
spared no effort in advancing platform and technology-related
security and compliance, and proactively conducting third-party
data security certifications to meet the varying security needs of
customers around the globe. This unique ability to meet the varying
security needs of customers around the world puts Tuya Smart in a unique position as a leading
global IoT development platform service provider.
According to the public information, Tuya Smart has obtained a number of third-party
data security certifications, including BSI's ISO27001 standard for
information security system, ISO27017 standard for cloud security
management system, ISO27701 standard for cloud platform privacy and
security, and the CSA STAR cloud security certification. In terms
of regional compliance, Tuya Smart
has passed Ernst & Young's SOC 2 Audit as well as TrustArc's
GDPR and CCPA's regional compliance validation. The company is also
a recipient and member of TrustArc's Enterprise
Privacy Certificate (EPC).
When it comes to product safety standards, Tuya Smart has passed TÜV SÜD's EU ETSI standard
for cybersecurity in IoT, as well as the ioXt Alliance's hardware
safety certification in 2021. The company has also been partnering
with Rapid7, wizlynx group, ScienceSoft, UnderDefense and Kaspersky
to vigorously carrying out tests of platform service security.
In the long list, names like TrustArc and Ernst & Young are
regarded as the most credible third-party organizations in
validating or auditing security and compliance. With the proactive
approach to certification and security cooperation, it is safe to
say that Tuya Smart is a firm that
attaches the greatest importance to safety and compliance.
At this year's CES, manufacturers, developers and suppliers are
all eager to present fresh electronics. But as consumers look to
new electronics to bring into their homes, one of the features they
will increasingly look for is trust and security assurance. It
cannot be ignored that security is the guardian and foundation for
all software and hardware products. This year the new offerings
from Tuya Smart are a solid
contribution to security for the IoT industry.
About Tuya Smart
Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA) is a
leading technology company focused on making our lives smarter.
Tuya does this through offering a cloud platform that connects a
range of devices via the IoT. By building interconnectivity
standards, Tuya bridges the intelligent needs of brands, OEMs,
developers, and retail chains across a broad range of smart devices
and industries. Tuya solutions empower partners and customers by
improving the value of their products while making consumers' lives
more convenient through the application of technology. Through its
growing commercial SaaS business, Tuya offers intelligent business
solutions for a wide range of verticals. The Company's platform is
backed by industry-leading technology complete with rigorous data
protection and security. Tuya partners with leading Fortune 500
companies from around the world to make things smarter, including
Philips, Schneider Electric, Lenovo and many others.
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