NIST, other federal officials highlight cloud technology while discussing IoT security

Securing the Internet of Things will require advances in cloud technology, federal government officials said Tuesday, flagging challenges presented by both buyers and sellers of connected devices.

“We see the cloud as a very important part of the IoT ecosystem,” said Michael Fagan, a National Institute of Standards and Technology cybersecurity specialist and author of a key document: “Core Cybersecurity Feature Baseline for Securable IoT Devices: A Starting Point for IoT Device Manufacturers.” “A lot of these devices in...