Home Security meet standards set through a reputable , trusted independent initiative , such as Secured by Design .”
SBD operates an accreditation scheme on behalf of the UK Police Service for products or services that have met recognised security standards . These products or services – which must be capable of deterring or preventing crime - are known as being of a ‘ Police Preferred Specification ’.
There are many hundreds of companies who produce thousands of individual attack resistant crime prevention products , in more than 30 different categories , which have met the exacting standards of the Police Preferred Specification . This includes doors , windows , external storage , bicycle and motorcycle security , locks and hardware , asset marking , alarms , CCTV , safes , perimeter security products and many others .
This year SBD has launched a Secure Connected Device accreditation for companies providing Internet of Things ( IoT ) connected products . With the increase in IoT products available and a growing ecosystem of interconnected devices , cyber criminals are targeting and exploiting vulnerabilities of both products and apps , as most are mass-produced without security being a major consideration . Without the appropriate levels of security , any internet connected device or app is at risk of providing cyber criminals with the ‘ key ’ in accessing and stealing personal data .
Working closely with certifying bodies , who assess IoT products and services against the ETSI EN 303 645 , SBD ’ s IoT Device
assessment framework identifies the level of risk associated with an IoT device and its ecosystem , providing recommendations on the appropriate certification routes .
Once third-party testing and independent certification for a product has been achieved , the company can apply to become SBD members , with the product receiving the SBD Secure Connected Device accreditation , a unique and recognisable accreditation that will highlight products as having achieved the relevant IoT standards and certifications .
SBD ’ s is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK .
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