Mexico: Issued Federal Telecommunications Institute findings following investigation into manufacturers's compliance with code for cybersecurity of the Internet of Things

On 9 April 2024, the Mexican Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) closed its investigation into the cybersecurity of Internet of Things (IoT) devices marketed in Mexico. This comprehensive analysis targeted 348 manufacturers or brands, assessing their adherence to the Code of best practices for cybersecurity of the Internet of Things, published by the IFT. The findings revealed that 8% of the brands lacked any cybersecurity information for their devices, highlighting issues such as the difficulty in locating cybersecurity specifications and the absence of information on handling security incidents involving users' personal data. The IFT issued a series of The investigation aimed to enhance transparency and promote the safe use of IoT technologies by encouraging manufacturers to follow recommended technical controls and organisational policies.