Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, Others Release Joint Statement on Global Cybersecurity Labelling Initiative

• The Global Cybersecurity Labelling Initiative is a multilateral cooperation forum that brings together like-minded members, representing our collective intention to promote a trusted global ecosystem of connected devices, built on harmonised security requirements that protect consumers, supports innovation, and strengthens digital resilience across borders.
• In an era of unprecedented digital connectivity, the security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and connected technologies have become fundamental to the protection of consumers, businesses, and critical infrastructure globally. Given the ubiquitous use of connected devices today, securing these devices would require a coordinated, international approach.
• The Global Cybersecurity Labelling Initiative hopes to build on existing momentum in global IoT security, where numerous members are actively developing and implementing cybersecurity labelling schemes and/or regulatory frameworks. Whilst bilateral arrangements have seen important progress, a multilateral framework offers greater efficiency and scalability in view of the global nature of IoT supply chains.
• This intention to consider a common approach on requirements for IoT products references best practices from different national contexts and ensures that manufacturers can navigate cybersecurity compliance more efficiently across multiple markets.

The joint statement is available here.

Named Participants of the Global Cybersecurity Labelling Initiative

• Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, Singapore
• Cyber Security Brunei, Brunei
• Cyber Security Council, United Arab Emirates
• Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the United Kingdom
• Department of Home Affairs, Australia
• Federal Office for Information Security, Germany
• Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, Finland
• Ministry of Science and ICT and Korea Internet & Security Agency, Republic of Korea
• Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
• Public Safety Canada, Canada
• Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs, Hungary