Securing IoT Devices with Legislation

The legislation: H.R. 1668: IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020

What will it require? all internet-connected devices purchased by the federal government this includes computers, mobile devices and other products with the ability to connect to the internet to comply with minimum security recommendations issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology

What burden would be on the private sector?

• that their devices comply with the minimum security recommendations
• to notify agencies if the device has a vulnerability

Why the legislation? There are no national standards to ensure the security of these connected devices

The Hill | House approves bill to secure internet-connected federal devices against cyber threats