In recent times, cybersecurity has become an increasing concern for individuals, businesses and nations across the globe. This is arguably the downside of technological innovations as the world embraces the age of IoT devices and networks. Cyber criminals and their nefarious acts are the dark underbelly of modern times. Nobody can truly claim that “we were caught unawares” as the ideology of cybersecurity was prophesied many decades ago in print and film.
As humans, one of our main faults is complacency. We are always in search of ways to use our time efficiently i.e. enjoy more and work less. This lazy streak in us is what cybercriminals prey upon. Our deficiency opens up holes and cracks into which, if you pardon the pun, bugs and viruses can enter.
As consumers, our safety expectations are high when we purchase, often costly tech devices. Knowing that a product has undergone rigorous testing by the manufacturer before we take possession of it offers us a great deal of comfort and could make the difference between securing a sale or not.
As nations wake up to the potential threat to their systems, infrastructure and by extension, their economy, there is growing interest by all concerned parties to increase the level of protection that IoT devices give to users.
It has become growingly imperative that manufacturers adopt The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS) in their war against cyber attacks. Certified labelling of this nature has been around for a long time in industries such as food and beverage. Brand loyalty is strengthened when a customer is assured of the quality of the product.
This latest accolade received by ASUS for its routers is sure to strengthen its brand and yield positive growth in sales figures. With leading cybersecurity features imbued into every ASUS router, customers can buy with confidence and satisfaction.
The CLS is currently undergoing a “soft” rollout in Singapore to give some time for all stakeholders to gauge the potential, long-term benefits of the system. As Singapore aligns itself to stand toe-to-toe with other Asian countries to become a centre for innovation and manufacturing, early adoption of CLS will almost certainly produce dividends.
Chetan is a London-based designer by profession. He is passionate about the role design plays in everyday life whether it's graphic, digital, fashion, product or environmental design. Motivated by aesthetic design, function and the User Experience of emerging and new technologies, products and platforms, he is ever keen to learn, discover and innovate.
Although he doesn't consider himself a nerd or a geek, he is a big movie fan and lists Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Harry Potter, The Shawshank Redemption and… Brewsters Millions among his favourites! Chetan is also an aspiring author and is currently working on his first novel.
