Sternum Achieves UL Solutions Secure IoT Component Qualification

With connected product innovations advancing across industries, building cybersecurity into connected products is critical to unlocking the vast potential of the Internet of Things (IoT). To that end, UL Solutions is pleased to announce that Sternum’s Runtime Protection Solution for embedded devices has achieved UL Solutions’ Secure IoT Component Qualification Diamond Level under the IoT Security Rating program. At a time when software supply chain attacks are becoming more common in the IoT space, secure third-party software components integrated into end products are essential. This software component assessment completed by UL Solutions indicates that Sternum’s Runtime Protection Solution for embedded devices meets applicable requirements from the diamond security level.

The assessment was based on UL MCV 1376 Security Capabilities and resulted in the highest ranking under the IoT Security Rating program. This accomplishment demonstrates Sternum’s commitment to providing secure software components to its customers and the industry.

Headquartered in Israel, Sternum approaches IoT security with a tailored device-centric platform to help safeguard connected devices. The platform is designed to tackle embedded devices’ unique needs and limitations and empower device manufacturers with essential controls and proactive security measures.

"We are honored to achieve UL Solutions Diamond Level of IoT Security Rating for our platform. This prestigious labeling will benefit our customers with a streamlined evaluation process for their products and support their efforts in achieving regulatory approvals. We look forward to advancing IoT security and contributing to the industry’s growth through enabling the delivery of secure products,” said Natali Tshuva, CEO at Sternum.

“We are pleased to be on this journey with Sternum as they strive to bring more secure products and innovations to the market,” said Dean Zwarts, senior business manager of the Identity Management and Security group at UL Solutions. “We look forward to collaborating with industry leaders such as Sternum to help improve IoT software security and advance software supply chain management.”

UL Solutions helps IoT product manufacturers identify third-party software components that can enhance their product security posture and gain better visibility into their supply chain. Our IoT Security Rating program offers a tiered product security verification solution driven by baseline security practices, resulting in a differentiated product security label. The program features five security levels, ranging from simple, absolute minimum-security practices to more comprehensive security implementations.

Learn more about the different levels of UL Solutions IoT Security Ratings.