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Last December, the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act became law in the U.S. The legislation outlines security requirements that federal Internet of Things (IoT) devices need to contain going forward. Broadly, IoT refers to any devices that are connected to a network which can share and analyze data. Some IoT examples are smart phones, activity trackers, smart medical devices, and building security systems. The new law is not a surprise, especially since cybersecurity reform has been trending globally as a result of our world becoming increasingly digitized. Since IoT devices can be vulnerable to digital attacks, they need to be secure in order to safeguard sensitive data. The reach of this law expands further than just government agencies, but also to manufacturers creating federal IoT devices and any government contractors using IoT devices. It is important for any person or entity subject to this law to understand the ob
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Chris Nerney has been writing about networking technology and healthcare tech for more than two decades following a career in newspaper journalism. He also is a podcast producer.
IoT security tips and a cautionary tale
The US government is working toward establishing IoT security guidelines, and a very public dispute about a particular IoT device demonstrates why they are necessary. Thinkstock
You will have more connected devices than ever on your network in 2021, especially if you’re in healthcare, retail, or logistics, industries that are among the early adopters of the Internet of Things (IoT). You’ll have devices on your network edge, in your headquarters, on vehicles, in machinery, in your stores, in employees’ homes, and on public property.
By Stephanie Kanowitz
Jan 25, 2021
The internet-of-things market is expected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2025, but a lack of security standardization will threaten the development of IoT services, a report states.
“The fervent expansion of IoT connectivity and subsequent monetization strategies have revealed cavernous security concerns fueled by the lack of proper security standardization,” according to ABI Research’s “68 Technology Trends That Will Shape 2021.” Attacks on connected infrastructure, transportation and smart cities are becoming more frequent and sophisticated.
“The lack of security in IoT is not something new,” said Dimitrios Pavlakis, industry analyst at ABI Research. “IoT players usually focus on connectivity over security, and that makes sense [though] it might not seem as efficient from the point of view of a security analyst.”