First introduced in January 2020, OCF is proud to announce the official completion of the OCF Universal Cloud Interface (UCI), now included in the recently published OCF 2.2.0 specification release. The OCF UCI will simplify collaboration between IoT device manufacturers by providing a programming interface for standardizing connectivity between different manufacturers’ cloud servers, as well as devices and the cloud. Using the OCF UCI, manufacturers can produce secure, interoperable IoT devices with confidence in their seamless operation.
OCF Completes Universal Cloud Interface Specification and Launches the Industry’s First Cloud-to-Cloud Certification Program
OCF and oneDM
Industry collaboration is key to the success of the Internet of Things (IoT). One of the issues is having common data models across the industry. To solve that issue, Open Connectivity Foundation has worked under liaison with Bluetooth SIG, OMA SpecWorks, Zigbee Alliance on One Data Model. The work has progressed in such a way that the conducted work is now made public and the continuation of the work will be conducted in public. OneDM has created a new definition format to convey data models with the end goal of standardizing submitted data models defined by the various organizations so that a single model for a desired feature or purpose can be selected. The developed definition format is called Semantic Definition Format (SDF). SDF has fulfilled requirements from the participating organizations. Learn more about SDF here.
OCF Named an Implementing Reference in the NIST IoT Device Cybersecurity Capability Core Baseline
In the final release of the IoT Device Cybersecurity Capability Core Baseline, NIST has identified OCF as an example reference for each of the six core cybersecurity baseline capabilities. This is a reflection of OCF’s continued commitment to developing and driving secure interoperability for IoT devices through not only an open interface specification, but also with IoTivity, the open source implementation, and certification and developer programs. Critically, OCF has incorporated the needed and expected cybersecurity capabilities as articulated and recognized by government agencies into its specification and open source implementation. This is made evident in NIST’s inclusion of OCF as an example reference to help IoT manufacturers develop a deeper understanding of each of the following core capabilities:
OCF Experts Share Their IoT Security Insights
Open Connectivity Foundation continues to address the need for a secure IoT environment with its “secure-by-design” approach, security specification and ongoing collaboration with government and cybersecurity organizations. In addition to these tactics, OCF experts actively contribute their security knowledge and insights to the greater IoT community to further promote OCF’s vision for a safeguarded, reliable IoT ecosystem.
Below, we have highlighted a few security-focused resources developed by OCF experts that give end users and other IoT enthusiasts an in-depth look into OCF technology and how it can be used to optimize the IoT:
How the OCF Core Framework is Advancing Digital Transformation
Recently, Clarion Energy’s publication, Smart Energy International featured an article by Open Connectivity Foundation™ (OCF) members, Wouter van der Beek, Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, Bruno Johnson, CEO at Cascoda. The article, titled “Digital Transformation Using OCF Core Framework,” discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary approach when considering Internet of Things (IoT) implementation.
In order for the IoT to have seamless communication, an advanced model of IP connectivity should be used. To achieve seamless communication in this way, there are six primary points for wholistic IoT execution, including:
- An understanding that IoT security is systemic
- An awareness that interoperability is critical
- A systematic approach to testing
- A thorough cost/benefit analysis
- Comprehensive documentation
- An understanding of performance benefits