Simple Product Security Requirements

Matt, Izar, and Chris discuss the United Kingdom's new minimum security standards for all Internet-connected consumer products. They highlight three key aspects of these new standards:

Banning of Universal Default and Easily Guessable Passwords: The hosts agree this is a long-overdue measure, as universal default passwords present a significant security risk. They also touch on challenges such as vendor services requiring default passwords and potential ways to address this, like physical switches for privileged access.

Transparency about Security Updates: The hosts discuss the requirement for manufacturers to be clear about how long products will receive security updates. This provision aims to help consumers make better purchasing decisions. In addition, they discuss the challenges it may pose for smaller manufacturers and the potential impact on product pricing.

Vulnerability Reports: The hosts discuss a requirement for manufacturers to respond to bug bounty reports within a reasonable timeframe. They note that many companies need help managing this process effectively and express skepticism about whether this requirement will significantly improve the situation.

While they acknowledge that some of these requirements may challenge smaller companies, the hosts generally see them as a positive step towards better consumer product security.

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