Mike Nelson, VP of IoT Security at DigiCert, discusses with Alan the Matter standard for interoperability and security of smart home devices. They talk about Matter’s progress, its adoption, the role of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), and the importance of security in smart home devices. The discussion also touches on the challenges of software supply chain security, software bill of materials (S-bombs), and the need for dynamic monitoring and control of software vulnerabilities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of consumers becoming aware of the Matter standard and the ongoing efforts to enhance security in the IoT industry.