UL takes on cybersecurity testing and certification

Computerworld: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) today announced a new Cybersecurity Assurance Program (CAP) that uses a new set of standards to test network-connected products for software vulnerabilities.

The new UL certification will be for both vendors of Internet of Things (IoT) products and for buyers of products who want to mitigate risks.

The testing standards were developed as part of a voluntary program involving industry officials as well as academics and the U.S. government.

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