The company Dekradedicated to testing, inspection and certification (TIC) has completed the first level 5 evaluation of the security standard for IoT platforms (SESIP). The certification, awarded to Google hypervisor pKVMan Android technology that protects the execution of critical processes, has been awarded as an essential component for the security of mass-market IoT devices.
The evaluation was carried out in accordance with the European standard EN 17927, and was officially recognized by the security certification body Trust CB. On the other hand, the Google technical team involved in the project has highlighted that this advance is decisive in reinforcing the security of the Android ecosystem.
With this milestone, Dekra also reinforces its role as a benchmark in cybersecurity services. Through these evaluations, both manufacturers and suppliers guarantee the security of their devices, and generate more confidence in the connected technology that users use on a daily basis.
The company was founded in 1925, initially to ensure road safety through vehicle inspection. Since then it has evolved to now have a much broader scope and has become an independent expert organization in the testing, inspection and certification sector. It currently employs around 48,000 people offering expert certification services in around 60 countries around the world.
Dave Kleidermacher, Vice President of Android Engineering, Security and Privacy at Googlehas highlighted that «this certification is the central pillar of the next generation of Android’s multi-level security strategy. With pKVM certification it completely changes the paradigm, offering a single, open source, high-quality firmware base that all device manufacturers can build on.”
Rubén Lirio Vela, Global Director of Cybersecurity at Dekrahas also stressed that «it is achievement marks a before and after in the cybersecurity evaluation for mobile phones and IoT. “It demonstrates the ability of our teams to apply the highest standards and reinforce digital trust across the sector.”
