Geir Hørthe

Geir Hørthe is responsible for the Nemko cyber security initiative. He has worked at Nemko for more than 30 years, in the capacity of test services, lab manager of safety, ATEX and medical departments. He has also been Managing Director at the Nemko office in London for two years. After he returned to Norway, he held for many years the position as Certification Manager at Nemko HQ with responsibilities for electrical product certifications, for national and international certification.

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Geir HørtheFebruary 26, 20243 min read

EUCC implemented. Now what or so what?

On January 31, the EU announced on their website the adoption of the “first-ever European ...

Geir HørtheFebruary 15, 20241 min read

Let’s reduce the number of fire detectors!

Imagine the CEO telling the Board of Directors that due to no real fires for several ...

Geir HørtheFebruary 7, 20243 min read

How IoT devices, even washing machines, can be used for hacking

The Expanding Universe of IoT Devices Today, our homes are getting smarter and smarter ...

Geir HørtheJanuary 30, 20242 min read

The Risks of Using Software Beyond End of Life: A Security Wake-Up Call

In the fast-evolving world of technology, all software has a finite lifespan. Developers ...

Geir HørtheJanuary 10, 20242 min read

Cybersecurity Crisis: Russian Hackers Breach Ukrainian Surveillance Cameras

(Source: DatabrachToday)

Geir HørtheJanuary 3, 20242 min read

Mandatory Cybersecurity: UK's New Regulations from April 29, 2024

Mandatory Cyber security requirements in the UK Whilst the EU may be dragging their feet ...

Geir HørtheNovember 22, 20233 min read

Protect Yourself: Black Friday Online Fraud Awareness

Although we in Nemko's cyber security department are hopefully not the easiest victims of ...

Geir HørtheNovember 10, 20232 min read

Uncovering 28,000 New Vulnerabilities: The Importance of Vulnerability Scans

In today's fast-changing digital world, keeping your online life safe can be pretty ...

Geir HørtheNovember 2, 20233 min read

The Dark Side of QR Codes: Risks and How to Stay Safe

QR codes are convenient, easy to use, and can store much information in a small space. ...

Geir HørtheOctober 25, 20237 min read

The Risk of Consumer Electronics in Corporate Environments: A Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call

Consumer electronics like smart TVs are crafted with user-friendly interfaces, rich ...

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