After Dyn attack, lawmakers raise international concerns for Internet of Things security

Lawmakers today expressed concern about the international nature of the Internet of Things and its effect on cybersecurity, questioning a panel of industry representatives and academics on how U.S. policy can help secure IoT technologies being developed in other countries during a hearing to examine a recent IoT-based cyber attack.

“We need to get this right,” said Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) during a hearing held by the House Energy and Commerce subcommittees on commerce, manufacturing, and trade and communications and...