This article summarizes a LABScon 25 presentation by Joe FitzPatrick on the systemic risks introduced by foreign-manufactured networked devices in critical infrastructure and consumer markets. It highlights issues such as undocumented cellular radios, mandatory product activation, and the ineffectiveness of import bans, advocating instead for hardware bills of materials and right-to-repair legislation.
Hardware Security
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LABScon25 Replay | Please Connect to the Foreign Entity to Enhance Your User Experience World-first NCSC-engineered device secures vulnerable display links The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has developed SilentGlass, a commercially available plug-and-play hardware device designed to secure HDMI and DisplayPort connections against malicious exploitation. Manufactured by Goldilock Labs, the device treats physical display interfaces as security boundaries to prevent unauthorized network access and espionage.
