Government contributions to IoT security

Although private sector organizations are actively deploying IoT in use cases such as healthcare, industrial construction, and low-power consumer goods, governments at the national and local levels are beginning to address IoT adoption and security. Some key players and their roles include:

• National Institute of Standards and Technology – Spearheading multiple whitepapers and industry efforts to define and reduce risk of IoT environments.

• US Department of Defense – Providing policy recommendations for agencies addressing IoT risks.

• Federal Trade Commission – Pursuing action against device manufacturers who fail to meet the reasonable data security bar.

In the United States, some states such as California are enacting their own rules, and globally, other countries such as the United Kingdom are advancing regulation as well. For more details on these developments, refer to Appendix 2 – Government involvement in IoT.