New Internet of Things (IoT) NIST Draft Publication Provides Welcomed Guidance

Responding to the rise of interconnected technology, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently issued an introductory document in a planned series of cybersecurity publications addressing Internet of Things (IoT) privacy risks.  Open for comment through October 24, 2018, the Draft NISTIR 8228, Considerations for Managing Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks aims to increase awareness of federal agencies and other organizations concerning the cybersecurity and privacy risks related to IoT devices throughout their lifecycles.