UK consumer cybersecurity standards adopted by 8 countries

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced that the UK is reinforcing its position as a global leader in cybersecurity, having reached a significant agreement with Singapore to deliver seamless protections for connected devices. Under the agreement, devices meeting Singapore's cybersecurity standards will automatically comply with the UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) regime, the world's first legislation to set minimum security requirements for consumer devices.

The agreement, announced at Singapore International Cyber Week, bans the use of weak default passwords and mandates transparency about software update periods. It aims to create a shared security baseline, cut red tape for businesses, and hasten the delivery of safer products. Capitalising on this, the UK, Singapore, and eight other international partners, including Australia, Germany and Japan, have launched the Global Cyber Security Labelling Initiative to promote convergence on common safety standards.