Report: Government Has Only 5 Years To Secure Internet of Things

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http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2014/11/report-government-has-only-5-years-secure-internet-things/99446/

By Jack Moore
Nextgov.com
November 19, 2014

The federal government and companies that operate critical infrastructure, 
such as power grids and the telecommunications system, need to move 
quickly to address the potential risks posed by the coming explosion of 
Internet-connected devices -- known as the Internet of Things.

That’s the message of a new report from a group of 30 industry executives 
who advise President Barack Obama on telecommunications and national 
security.

“There is a small -- and rapidly closing -- window to ensure that IoT is 
adopted in a way that maximizes security and minimizes risk,” a draft 
report from the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee 
stated. “If the country fails to do so, it will be coping with the 
consequences for generations.”

The committee is expected to vote today to formally adopt the report and 
send it to the White House.

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