OPEN AND SECURE Cities are open spaces, where people come to live, explore and exchange ideas. As the natural home of innovation, nothing about cities should be locked in. But some infrastructure systems can do just that, shutting down options rather than opening up choices. Look for a system that is interoperable with existing lighting systems and assets . Interoperability is vital for trust and security: assets that do not integrate properly are a weak spot for potential attacks. Smart systems should include the highest levels cybersecurity, and be regularly tested and audited to ensure the data remains private, safe and secure. Firmware needs to be regularly updated, ideally remotely, to minimise risk and maintenance costs. There should be secure policies and rules at every layer of the solution: device, communication, data, and the app used by the customer to control the luminaires. This is called “end-to-end security”. It is also worth checking whether a system is ISO 27001 certified. ISO 27001 is the world’s most wisely recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It provides organisations with guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system.
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