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Ultion Nuki awarded BSI Kitemark™ for the Internet of Things
Accreditation ensures the award-winning smart lock has passed the most stringent industry testing for physical and digital security
» PROTECTION AGAINST electromagnetic interference , cyberattacks and data hacking are just some of the stringent tests passed by Ultion Nuki smart locks to achieve the British Standards Institution ( BSI ) Kitemark™ for the Internet of Things .
While BSI testing procedures are a closely guarded secret , Ultion can reveal some of the hurdles it had to overcome to achieve the respected accreditation , which even included production line inspections to ensure the manufacturing process is secure .
Ultion Nuki locks sailed past testing for electromagnetic interference ensuring they remain secure and not hackable even if bombarded with radio waves and / or electromagnetic shocks .
Cyber security trials proved the locks protected against attacks and that any data intercepted to or from the devices were encrypted and couldn ’ t be deciphered . This included confirmation USB flash drives can ’ t be plugged in to access data or corrupt firmware .
Additionally , the BSI checked the software update process was watertight and even tried to load hacked firmware to confirm it would be rejected . Other tests included running batteries until flat to make sure the locks remain secure when reliant on mechanical operation only .
Aside from the locks themselves , the BSI was also required to attempt several attack methods on the Nuki app to confirm it would fend off hacking techniques , couldn ’ t be exploited , and its coding couldn ’ t be breached .
Among the mechanical resistance testing undertaken , Ultion Nuki locks were required to operate for 100,000 cycles as a mark of rock-solid build quality – the equivalent of being used seven times a day for 39 years .
The locks were challenged to operate at extreme temperatures ranging between -20 ° C and + 60 ° C and at 95 % relative humidity to confirm dramatic climatic changes would have no impact .
Physical attack resistance was also required to combat drilling , picking , bumping and snapping attacks . Snapping remains the most common way to breach a Euro Cylinder lock , with some standard locks able to be breached in just nine seconds .
Ultion is so sure its locks cannot be breached by snapping that it offers a £ 5,000 security guarantee should someone break in by doing so – a promise it has never had to pay out on .
Ultion Nuki smart locks – a result of a successful partnership between British security leader , Ultion , and Austrian tech brand , Nuki – were already among the world ’ s most secure smart home devices .
This is down to a combination of using durable materials 25 % denser than iron , proprietary technologies such as Lockdown Mode™ triggering an extra layer of security when forced entry is detected , and the highest levels of AES encryption backed up by banking standard cryptography .
Nick Dutton , CEO of Ultion , says : “ The BSI Kitemark™ for the Internet of Things was a considerable but ultimately important investment to give peace of mind to our customers knowing their home , belongings , and loved ones are protected .
“ It means Ultion Nuki locks meet the highest security for both digital and physical security and quality standards online and offline . It also means the product will be continually tested to meet industry standards , and we ’ re proud that we have passed with flying colours .”
Pricing and availability Ultion Nuki and Ultion Nuki Plus are available from Ultion and Amazon priced at £ 259 and £ 379 respectively with a range of accessories including a Wireless Fingerprint Keypad for even greater entry and locking options to make life that little bit easier .
About Ultion
The Ultion lock with Lockdown Mode™ first won over the demanding locksmith market in 2013 . Exposing the fact that locks fitted to millions of UK homes could be breached in just nine seconds , along with a security guarantee , secured fenestration market success . Ultion ’ s innovative technology is recognised for delivering premium security and setting new standards . With usual lock standards requiring 100,000 cycles during testing , Ultion locks undergo 1.1m . Where weather tests require 240 hours , Ultion handles are tested for 8,056 . Ultion is the uncompromising name people want fitted on their door .
Who is the BSI ?
BSI ( British Standard Institution ) is the business standards company that helps organisations all over the world with testing and training , to ensure products and services that consumers purchase meet certain criteria of excellence . The BSI Kitemark is a symbol of trust ,
30 OCTOBER 2024
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