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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- New platform enables security posture management throughout entire device

life cycle, empowering organizations to navigate mounting cybersecurity threats

and increased regulations.

UL, the global safety science leader, today launched its new SafeCyber Digital

Security Platform, a suite of solutions aimed at democratizing IoT security and

empowering key organizations, such as device manufacturers, suppliers and

systems integrators, to take charge of their connected ecosystems. From smart

home devices and sophisticated medical devices, to advanced automotive and

Industry 4.0 technology, UL's SafeCyber Digital Security Platform aims to

mitigate the growing volume of cybersecurity threats facing these organizations.

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According to a report from Statista, estimates suggest (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3344895-1&h=456698355&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.statista.com%2Fstatistics%2F1183457%2Fiot-connected-devices-worldwide%2F&a=estimates+suggest) that the roughly 8.74 billion connected

devices in use in 2020 will swell toover 25.4 billion by 2030, a

nd amid that uptick in connectivity, organizations

are facing a rash of new cybersecurity threats – a recent study revealed that

supply chain attacks rose by 42% (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3344895-1&h=4250460058&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cips.org%2Fsupply-management%2Fnews%2F2021%2Fapril%2Ftroubling-rise-in-supply-chain-cyber-attacks%2F&a=rose+by+42%25) in the first quarter of 2021 via 27 third-party vendors. Coupled with a

fast-moving and complex global regulatory landscape, now more than ever

organizations need a comprehensive yet streamlined solution to assess their

overall cybersecurity posture and risk.

"The proliferation of connected devices has unlocked immense new economic

potential, but it has also introduced a flurry of cybersecurity risks that can

materially impact businesses," said Jukka Makinen, managing director of the

Identity Management and Security division at UL. "SafeCyber helps organizations

holistically understand and assess risk, allowing both new and existing assets

to be designed and maintained to conform with the latest cybersecurity

legislation and best practices."

As part of today's launch, UL formally introduced its Maturity Path capability,

a solution that provides device manufacturers, suppliers and system integrators

with a maturity assessment for connected device security to build sustainable

product security governance and processes.

UL also announced that it offers Firmware Check and Field Monitoring

capabilities within the SafeCyber platform. Firmware Check will provide

stakeholders with a security check on firmware implementations currently under

development, whereas Field Monitoring will enable those organizations to

perform security checks on firmware already in the field at scale. These

capabilities will deliver detailed reporting on issues that could impact

firmware security, such as:

    -- Software composition analysis and software bill of materials

    -- Known/common vulnerabilities and exposures

    -- Unknown vulnerabilities (zero-day vulnerabilities)

    -- Compliance analysis against supported standards and guidelines,

        including UL's IoT Security Rating Program, ETSI 303 645, ISO 21434 and

        IEC 62443 4-2, among others

Collectively, these capabilities will allow UL's customers to manage

cybersecurity governance and processes for all product lines in one integrated

solution. Further, the platform will help speed up firmware development

turnaround times while also addressing vulnerabilities to help ensure security

and compliance readiness from the start.

"For more than 125 years, UL has been a trusted partner helping organizations

ensure the safety and compliance of their products and solutions," added

Makinen. "Today's launch of SafeCyber marks an important milestone in our

long-term vision to develop a best-in-class capability that helps organizations

move beyond a compliance mindset, and toward a proactive stance that enables

them to actively manage their security posture in what is becoming an

increasingly connected, ever-evolving threat landscape."

UL's Maturity Path, along with Firmware Check and Field Monitoring, are

available to SafeCyber customers effective immediately. As UL strives to make

best product security practices more accessible, any connected device

stakeholder can start a complimentary Maturity Path self-assessment. UL will

continue to build upon and expand the SafeCyber platform in Q1 2022 and beyond.

Learn more about UL's SafeCyber platform (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3344895-1&h=3378236021&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ul.com%2Fsafecyber&a=UL%27s+SafeCyber+platform).

About UL

UL is the global safety science leader. We deliver testing, inspection and

certification (TIC), training and advisory services, risk management solutions

and essential business insights to help our customers, based in more than 100

countries, achieve their safety, security and sustainability goals. Our deep

knowledge of products and intelligence across supply chains make us the partner

of choice for customers with complex challenges. Discover more at UL.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3344895-1&h=2594566257&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ul.com%2F&a=UL.com).

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UL

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