Harman Spark Is First Device Certified Under CTIA IoT Cybersecurity Program

The Harman Spark aftermarket connected-car device is the first product to get certification in CTIA’s IoT cybersecurity program, said the trade group Thursday. Certification testing took place at Ericsson’s lab in Richardson, Texas, and verified that the Spark met industry cybersecurity “best practices,” said CTIA. Device manufacturers may seek one of three certification levels, “depending on the sophistication of the device and the security characteristics desired or needed for its use,” it said. AT&T exclusively began offering the Spark in the fall at $79.99 under a variety of rate plans (see 1809250047). The Spark works on cars 1996 and newer to deliver emergency crash assistance, roadside assistance manager, geofencing, a Wi-Fi hot spot and other connectivity features.