NIST publishes guides outlining how to secure Internet of Things devices for use in federal systems

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released two final publications detailing security measures for government agencies to take when incorporating Internet of Things devices into their systems, utilizing concepts established in the standards agency’s risk management framework.

“Organizations will increasingly use Internet of Things (IoT) devices for the mission benefits they can offer, but care must be taken in the acquisition and implementation of IoT devices,” NIST said in Special Publication 800-213 released Monday. “This publication contains...