Are smart home and wearable devices secure? A global consensus on 5 security must haves

Feb 15, 2022

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Madeline Carr

Professor of Global Politics and Cybersecurity, University College London

Helena Leurent

Director-General, Consumers International

Annalaura Gallo

Head of Secretariat, Cybersecurity Tech Accord

Anu Devi

Project Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum

Nicolas Jeambon

Community Specialist, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum

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