Telco and tech companies unite to form the Internet of Things Security Foundation
Companies such as Intel, Vodafone and BT have combined to form the Internet of Things Security Foundation, which is a non-profit organisation with the target of creating the best security for the increasing number of smart devices. The foundation is aiming to work with existing organisations in order to receive a clear overall view so that they can produce the best practice for security.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic of late, with market-watchers predicting that the market for Twitter-connected coffee machines and smart thermostats will explode over the coming years. It feels like every technology company is launching its own IoT platform - most of which are not intercompatible - but, as with the early days of any network, security is a growing concern. Enter the Internet of Things Security Foundation.Set up by a consortium of technology companies including Intel, BT, and Vodafone, the IOT Security Foundation is not aiming to become a standards body. Instead, the group has indicated its desire to work alongside existing organisations which will '' This will begin, the group explains, with three overall activities: a look at the big-picture for IoT security; a self-certification programme for member product developers; and an inaugural conference scheduled for the 1st of December in London.' claimed John Moor, director of the Foundation. '' added Ben Azvine, head of security research at BT, in explanation of his company's membership. 'Funding for the Foundation is provided by its paying corporate members, with the promise that such funds will be supplemented by '.' A call for other funds has also been issued, asking for donations from '.' More information is available on the official website