The NCSA is preparing measures to address cybersecurity risks involving CCTV systems and other smart devices.
The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is preparing the country to deal with emerging attacks involving smart devices, particularly CCTV systems and virtual power plants (VPPs) in the energy sector, while deeming data sovereignty a priority."We see the risks for digital surveillance by monitoring specific data points, such as what time and where a vehicle was moving in and out, which could determine precisely a target's location and routine," AVM Amorn Chomchoey, secretary-general of NCSA, told the Bangkok Post.
The agency plans to introduce Internet of Things (IoT) security guidelines in September covering consumer smart home devices to help consumers choose safer devices.
The guidelines recommend several crucial security features, such as no-default passwords -- devices must not come up with default passwords; users are required to set their own.
In addition, the products must support firmware updates to patch future security issues.
