IoT products may soon require US government security check
A new bill, introduced by members of the US senate, would require stricter government oversight of the the security and manageability of Internet of Things (IoT) devices used by the government. The bill, brought by a bipartisan group of senators, aims to address some of the glaring security vulnerabilities present in many of these connected devices.
According to the bill, vendors supplying IoT products to the government must provide a written certification that their devices meet the following criteria:
The bill itself was sponsored by four senators—Democrats Mark Warner and Ron Wyden, along with Republicans Cory Gardner and Steve Daines. The bill’s official purpose is stated as “To provide minimal cybersecurity operational standards for Internet-connected devices purchased by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.” Read more…
