The UK is attempting to position itself as a global leader in cybersecurity as a number of countries announce they are adopting the British cyber protection standards.
Singapore, Australia, Germany, South Korea and Japan are among the growing list of countries that have signed up to the UK’s cyber framework, which aims to encourage a global minimum standard of protection amid the rising danger of cyber attacks.
As part of the agreement, devices which meet the cyber standards will be protected under the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) regime, a piece of legislation that introduced minimum cybersecurity requirements for consumer devices.
The joint agreement between nations allows lower costs for businesses by simplifying the process of compliance and speeding up access to devices across the participating markets.
“Cyber threats are a shared challenge so seeing more and more countries following the example we’ve set in the UK to protect consumers will mean they’re better protected and also give certainty to developers with a single baseline to build to, fewer retests, and clear rules on updates and reporting,” said Cyber Security Minister Liz Lloyd.
“This is about safer products for people, clearer rules for business and less duplication across borders. By moving in step with allies and setting clear standards at home, we are backing business, securing our economy and keeping people safer online to build a better Britain for all.”