Industry seeks Congress' attention on Internet of Things, telecom security

Industry groups are weighing in with requests for congressional guidance on two issues at the heart of cyber policy making: creating security baselines for Internet of Things devices, and providing resources to secure the information and communications technology supply chain.

Congress is on recess this week and next, but retirements also continue to be a big issue on Capitol Hill, particularly on the GOP side of the aisle. House Armed Services ranking member Mac Thornberry (R-TX) announced his retirement...