QED Secure Solutions has received a $200,000 funding award from the Department of Homeland Security's science and technology directorate to demonstrate a trust anchor in connected devices.
Read More »S&T-Developed Tech Supports Hurricane Dorian Recovery Operations
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate deployed various tools based on internet of things and automated technology to help communities impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
Read More »Deloitte Launches Smart Factory Fabric on Amazon Web Services to Accelerate Smart Factory Transformations
Deloitte announced on Monday that the company has launched Smart Factory Fabric, a pre-configured suite of cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) applications powered by Amazon Web Services, to accelerate smart factory transformations for companies with manufacturing operations.
Read More »Rep. Will Hurd Talks AI, Cybersecurity at Forum
Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), a 2019 Wash100 Award winner, said artificial intelligence could help speed up the processing of security clearances within days and the U.S. government should allocate resources to further develop and leverage AI capabilities, Fifth Domain reported Friday.
Read More »NIST Issues Preliminary Draft of Privacy Framework
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released an initial draft of a framework meant to help organizations improve individuals’ privacy through enterprise risk management.
Read More »Agency Officials Cite Public-Private Partnerships, Network Security as Key IoT Priorities
Karen Evans, assistant secretary of the Department of Energy’s cybersecurity, energy security and emergency response office, cited public-private partnerships as vital for critical industries like the energy sector, Nextgov reported Friday.
Read More »NIST Looks to Develop Common Cyber Standards for IoT Devices
The National Institute of Standards and Technology solicited comments from industry partners as it works on a set of cybersecurity standards for manufacturers and users of internet of things-based devices, Federal News Network reported Tuesday. NIST officials held a workshop at its Gaithersburg, Md.-based headquarters Tuesday to seek industry feedback on an IoT risk management report released in June.
Read More »NIST Issues Draft Guide for IoT Network Security
The National Institute of Standards and Technology released a draft guide for incorporating cybersecurity into an internet-of-things network. NIST said Thursday that the “Core Cybersecurity Feature Baseline for Securable IoT Devices” guide provides recommendations on security features that organizations may implement for network-capable devices used in a range of applications such as manufacturing, health care and home use.
Read More »Reps. Suzan DelBene, John Katko Sponsor Bill to Address IoT Requirements
Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., and John Katko R-N.Y., presented a bill supporting the growing use of internet of things devices. The IoT Readiness Act would task the Federal Communications Commission to provide lawmakers with data required to continue the development of IoT devices, Delbene's office said Wednesday.
Read More »NIST Releases Risk Management Guide for Internet of Things Devices
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Computer Security Resource Center released a publication on internet of things risk management. The document, entitled "Considerations for Managing IoT Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks," is intended to help federal employees understand and handle IoT risks affecting privacy and cybersecurity across a device's life cycle, the agency said.
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