Big Tech backs new app security standard for VPNs, IoT
New app security standard aims to bring improved transparency and visibility
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The Internet of Secure Things (ioXt) Alliance, the global standard forIoTsecurity, has announced that will expand its ioXt Compliance Program with a new mobile application profile that also coversVPNservices.
These new security standards for mobile apps and VPN services aim to bring improved transparency and visibility to both consumer and enterprise buyers in an effort to advance security in the IoT industry as a whole.
Big tech has also backed the ioXt Alliance’s new security standards as they were defined collaboratively by tech giants such asGoogleandAmazonin partnership with security labs NowSecure, NCC Group, DEKRA, Onward Security and 7layers and they also align with the initiatives set forth by theVPN Trust Initiative.
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By expanding the ioXt Certification Program to cover mobile apps, rigorous testing will be conducted at scale to identify and mitigate potential security risks. Going forward, all apps submitted through the ioXt Alliance’s Certification Portal will be automatically scanned by the mobile security firmNowSecure.
IoXt Certification Program
By including VPN services in its Certification Program, theioXt Alliancewill help make the internet a safer place while also preserving the reputations of VPNs to provide consumers with greater trust, transparency and security.
The VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) and the standards it has created and adapted for the ioXt Alliance’s profile are critical to this mission. Chair of the VTI and VP ofExpressVPN, Harold Li explained why the VTI is working together with the ioXt Alliance on its Compliance Program in apress release, saying:
“VPNs are central to internet privacy, security, and rights, but the members of the VTI know well that we can’t provide those protections without trust and transparency. That’s why we’re so excited to be involved in launching the expansion of the ioXt Compliance Program to include VPN services. This Program will give consumers more control and confidence in choosing solutions for protecting themselves online.”
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In order to further increase the level of security in their products, Afero, Comcast, ExpressVPN, Leviton,NordVPN, OpenVPN Community, McAfee,Private Internet AccessandVPN Privatehave partnered with the ioXt Alliance to test and certify several mobile apps and VPN platforms. However, Google has gone a step further by certifyingGoogle Oneand it is the first white box label tested product to receive ioXt certification.
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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