Nest: Google promises security updates for at least 5 years

Thanks to the Nest series, home automation is taking an increasingly important place in the Google ecosystem. The latter is undergoing a major change today, as the Mountain View firm announced it’s under review. some of the security applications.

It is true that the security field is extremely sensitive when it comes to home automation. After all, these are objects that concern your private space. For this, Google promises that Nest terminals will be released after 2019 will qualify for security updates for five years after launch. Here we are talking about regular updates on privacy protection as well as fixing critical flaws. So your devices will be automatically protected by Google.

Google Nest will certify its products through an independent standard

Google has also made new commitments to the protection of your data. new devices now will be certified through an independent safety standard, for example the Safe Internet of Things Alliance (ioXt). Verification reports will also be published by the company for full transparency. Again, this applies to all products released in 2019 and beyond. Additionally, Nest products are now part of the Google vulnerability bounty program. In a nutshell, this means outsiders who find flaws in Nest programs (and report them to Google) will be rewarded. An initiative that already exists on Android and has proven its effectiveness.

Finally, Google is committed to strengthening the security of its ecosystem through various little things like increased protection of your account (especially through double verification). Also easier to see Which devices are connected to your Nest account, To see if an intruder broke in. In short, the Mountain View firm greatly strengthens the security part of the Nest ecosystem, and we will not complain about it. Home automation is a highly sensitive area that Google wants to protect.