Kubu has launched a new, smart multipoint shootbolt window lock, called Intellect, the result of a collaboration between Avantis Hardware and fabricator, Emplas.
The Intellect lock represents the culmination of over 12 months of development and according to Kubu, helps to position Emplas as a frontrunner in the industry’s smart hardware sector.
Kubu adds that it was ‘imperative’ that the Intellect lock had PAS24 accreditation, as well as industry-leading cyber security.
Kubu is reported to be the first product of its kind to secure IASME Level 2 IoT Accreditation (the highest level possible) for all devices, sensors and software, complimenting the SBD and PAS24 accreditations already obtained for the Avantis ‘Works with Kubu’ door and window multipoint lock ranges.
The IASME Consortium is an independent accreditation body that’s officially recognised by the UK Government and Secured By Design.
The IASME IoT Cyber Scheme has been developed so that companies providing internet connected products and services – such as the Kubu smart sensors and app – can demonstrate their products have achieved the appropriate standards and that their products and services have been independently assessed against all 13 provisions of the consumer IoT security standard – ETSI EN 303 645 – exceeding the mandatory three provisions currently being legislated by the UK government.
Ryan Bromley, co-founder of Kubu Smart, said: “It’s a testament to the integrity and innovation of both Kubu and Emplas that we’ve taken such a solid stance against the unverified ‘smart standards’ that are currently being touted in the UK hardware industry.
“We conducted a lot of research into various accreditation bodies before selecting IASME as we wanted to ensure our systems were independently subjected to the most stringent tests available.”
Jody Vincent, sales director at Emplas, added: “We were the first company to introduce Kubu Smart technology to the UK market on our doors, and are proud to be continuing to provide our customers with incredible sales differentiators by being the first to add such an innovative and fully cyber security accredited window lock to our range too.
“There have been various smart offerings emerging in the window and door industry recently, but it would have been reckless for us to put our customers at risk by choosing to integrate a technology that doesn’t seem to understand the importance of the risks associated with internet connected devices.
“Kubu has set the de facto standard for cyber safety in our industry, meaning we can be certain that our customers, and our customers’ customers are always fully protected.”
