Cyber security of consumer IoT - manufacturer survey
A survey to analyse the market for consumer IoT devices and assess the readiness of manufacturers to comply with the new legal regime.
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The government is working to increase the cyber security of consumer connectable products sold in the UK. Also known as ‘IoT’ (internet of things) devices, these products include devices like smart TVs, home security cameras and other internet-connected household appliances.
The market for these devices is growing rapidly and they are subject to an increasing risk of cyber attacks which can cause harm to individuals, companies, government, and society at large. In response, the UK Government introduced the world’s first legislation on the cyber security of consumer connectable products: the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act 2022 and the PSTI Regulations 2023.
Prior to the entry into force of the PSTI Regulations 2023 on 29 April 2024, the UK government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) commissioned this study, which aimed to:
- Map and analyse the market for consumer connectable products; and
- Collect and analyse evidence on the compliance of manufacturers with the PSTI legal regime, as well as evidence on awareness and impacts of the legislation.
For more information on the government’s work to improve the security of consumer IoT devices, please visit the secure by design collection page.