The guidelines are designed to assist organisations and stakeholders involved in the manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and inspection of such systems and also end users and those involved in remotely monitoring such systems.

The aim of the BSIA is that these guidelines will provide confidence throughout the supply chain promoting secure connection of products and services, instilling end user confidence in connected security solutions.

The guidelines are based on international industry best practice and refer to recognised international guidance and standards. "We think that 'Cyber secure it' will become an invaluable guide for our industry practitioners and stakeholders alike as technology continues evolve and the internet is used to provide a better end user experience. This will enable us to better serve our industry consumers by providing professional, safe and secure internet enabled security solutions." Said Steve Lampett, Technical Manager, BSIA.

Cyber secure it was developed by the BSIA Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) and the following companies: Bosch Security Systems, Eaton, Horizon Two Six Ltd., ID Cyber Solutions, Securitas, Synetics plc, Tavcom, Thorn Security, UTC Fire & Security UK Ltd, VSG and Webwayone.