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Numerous security experts have (justifiably) expressed concern with the security of IoT devices that enter the market every day, But today, the Japanese government is doing something about it, as they will start testing the security of their own citizen's IoT devices. "NOTICE," as they call it, will identify internet-connected IoT devices with "weak password settings," and notify the relevant telecommunications carrier, who in turn will notify the owners of the vulnerable device. IEEE Spectrum, who spotted the notice, notes that the government recognized IoT as a national security thread in 2015, and that they probably don't want any security trouble at the 2020 Olympics, when the whole world is watching.
The survey is to check whether the password setting in each IoT device is easily guessed (e.g., "123456", "password", etc.), and the survey will not intrude into the device or acquire information other than that required for the survey. As for the information obtained by the survey, strict safety control measures will be taken in accordance with NICT's implementation plan approved by the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications.
The survey is to check whether the password setting in each IoT device is easily guessed (e.g., "123456", "password", etc.), and the survey will not intrude into the device or acquire information other than that required for the survey. As for the information obtained by the survey, strict safety control measures will be taken in accordance with NICT's implementation plan approved by the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications.