Three brands tap cyber-security label

Aztech, HomeAuto, Prolink lead the way; more work needed to popularise scheme, say experts

Launched in October, the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme is a voluntary tiered rating system administered by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore. It is for now open only to Wi-Fi routers and smart home hubs, but will eventually be expanded to other
Launched in October, the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme is a voluntary tiered rating system administered by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore. It is for now open only to Wi-Fi routers and smart home hubs, but will eventually be expanded to other kinds of technology products. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
Launched in October, the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme is a voluntary tiered rating system administered by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore. It is for now open only to Wi-Fi routers and smart home hubs, but will eventually be expanded to other
Aztech's Kyla Gen 2 Smart Hub (white) has a Level 1 rating under the scheme - which means the device maker has ensured there is a unique default password as well as provision of software updates, among other requirements. PHOTO: AZTECH
A label for the Level 1 rating. There are four levels of rating under the scheme. Prolink's AC2100 Xtend Pro Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi system has also been given a Level 1 rating under the scheme. PHOTO: PROLINK
A label for the Level 1 rating. There are four levels of rating under the scheme. Prolink's AC2100 Xtend Pro Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi system has also been given a Level 1 rating under the scheme. PHOTO: PROLINK
Cara Wong
Updated
Dec 29, 2020, 01:41 PM
Published
Dec 29, 2020, 05:00 AM
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Smart home hubs and Wi-Fi routers from local brands Aztech, HomeAuto Solutions and Prolink are the first technology products to carry cyber-security labels similar to the energy-efficiency labels on home appliances.

Sold on e-commerce platforms such as Lazada and Shopee, four products from these three brands have been given the Level 1 rating under the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS), which is aimed at helping buyers gauge how exposed they are to risks.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 29, 2020, with the headline Three brands tap cyber-security label. Subscribe

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