Internet of Things

Security Congress Abstract

Demystifying Connected Device Security Legislation: Practical Advice for Non-lawyers

Speaker(s)

• KB

  Kyle Brunell

  Connected Product Security Leader
  EY

Co-Speaker(s)

• DT

  Del Thornton

  Connected Product Security Consultant
  Ernst & Young LLP

As the legal landscape for connected products and devices becomes increasingly complex, security professionals are left in the dark trying to interpret how they will be impacted based on their role in the product lifecycle. Without proper support, it can be difficult to navigate the legal-speak and vague definitions that ultimately determine how to respond. Terms such as manufacturer, product and personal information may seem inconspicuous; however, with each new legislation, their scope morphs. Together, we will look at examples from current and proposed legislation with the aim of giving attendees tangible steps and questions to ask when working with product and legal teams in order to be better prepared to comply.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key terms used in connected product security legislation in order to better understand and apply the legislation to different situations.
• Ask questions of their product and legal teams to understand how legislation could be interpreted and how they may be impacted.
• Develop a clear list of next steps to be better prepared for current and pending legislation.