Huawei Technologies has opened a security testing center in the U.K. to ensure its products meet government standards, the company announced Monday. Huawei Technologies has opened a security testing center in the U.K. to ensure its products meet government standards, the company announced Monday.The “Cyber Security Evaluation Centre,” located in Banbury, will be used to test the company’s hardware and software used for telecommunications networks. Huawei said IP-based networks and smart devices are increasingly becoming open and integrated, which also increases potential security threats.The Chinese vendor’s move may be intended to quell concerns that its equipment could contain malicious software. BT is using Huawei equipment for its 21st Century Network, a massive project to convert BT’s infrastructure to a secure IP platform to carry voice and data traffic.Huawei said it is in the process of building “a state-of-the-art, end-to-end cyber security assurance system that will further protect equipment and network operations, based on industry best practices and international standards.” The U.K.’s National Technical Authority for Information Assurance said it will work with Huawei to ensure that its products meet government standards.Huawei, which hosted an opening ceremony late last month with operators including BT, O2 and Vodafone, described the facility as being transparent, accessible and open to regulators and customers. Related content news analysis LogoFAIL attack can inject malware in the firmware of many computers Researchers have shown how attackers can deliver malicious code into the UEFI of many PCs though BIOS splash screen graphics. By Lucian Constantin Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Malware Malware Cybercrime news Google expands minimum security guidelines for third-party vendors Google's updated Minimum Viable Secure Product (MVSP) program offers advice for working with researchers and warns against vendors charging extra for basic security features. By John P. Mello Jr. Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Application Security Supply Chain Supply Chain news New CISO appointments 2023 Keep up with news of CSO, CISO, and other senior security executive appointments. By CSO Staff Dec 08, 2023 28 mins CSO and CISO CSO and CISO CSO and CISO news Top cybersecurity product news of the week New product and service announcements from Coro, Descope, Genetec, Varonis, Cloudbrink, Databarracks, and Security Journey By CSO staff Dec 07, 2023 22 mins Generative AI Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe