Internet of Things
Lawmakers want agencies to consider security of internet-connected devices
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., plans to introduce the Internet of Things (IoT) Federal Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2018 soon.
Emerging Tech 2018: 7 technologies poised to disrupt government
FedScoop takes a deep dive into the emerging technologies that could disrupt federal agencies in 2018.
New bill would heighten security standards for IoT devices sold to government
The “Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017,” co-sponsored by Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo, mandates that any IoT product sold to the government must be able to receive software patches in case of a discovered vulnerability.
Watchdog: Pentagon needs stronger guidance for IoT device security
A GAO report found that the DOD’s policies on Internet of Things devices aren’t sufficient enough to guard against their potential security risks.
The convergence of IT and OT — and how federal CIOs can plan for it
Billions of new internet-connected devices promise big payoffs for federal enterprises, but also pose new challenges for CIOs.
