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New CTA Smart Home Security Checklist for Tech Installers Will Improve Consumers' IoT SecurityThe Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ is now offering installers of smart home technology products a new security checklist for internet-connected devices. The Connected Home Security Checklist Tool, based on CTA's Device Security Best Practices white paper, details security protocols for installing and configuring products to help protect consumers and their smart home devices from unwanted malware or hackers. "Good cybersecurity practices are critical at the installer level - one of the first lines of defense against security breaches," said Melissa Andresko, chair of CTA's TechHome Division and communications director at Lutron Electronics. "To better safeguard consumers' privacy and sensitive information, CTA created the first-ever tool designed by installers, for installers, that outlines existing best practices, standards and methods for today's smart home security challenges." The tool is mobile-friendly and ideal for job sites, offering installers a quick reference of industry practices for topics including passwords, networks, modems and routers, VPNs and Z-Wave/ZigBee (News - Alert). To ensure consumers are well informed about the work completed in their homes by professionals, the tool also e-mails customers a comprehensive assessment of the security steps performed, as well as recommendations. The Checklist Tool delivers numerous benefits by:
According to CTA research, nearly all homes have access to the internet and 29 million smart home devices are projected to sell this year - a 63 percent increase from last year - creating a demand for professionals capable of installing different devices from different manufacturers that work together seamlessly. The Connected Home Security Checklist Tool was developed by CTA's Tech Home Division Board. The tool is available only to CTA members. Interested parties should contact Gregory Morrison at mailto:[email protected]. About Consumer Technology Association: Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM is the trade association representing the $292 billion U.S. consumer technology industry, which supports more than 15 million U.S. jobs. More than 2,200 companies - 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others are among the world's best known brands - enjoy the benefits of CTA membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CTA also owns and produces CES (News - Alert)® - the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA's industry services. UPCOMING EVENTS
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