From: Nextgov
Lawmakers believe by adopting cybersecurity standards for the internet-connected devices it purchases, the federal government can drive the tech industry into building safer and better-protected products for the internet of things.
“The internet of things presents an opportunity to improve and enhance nearly every aspect of our society, economy and day-to-day lives,” said Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, on Tuesday at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee meeting. “But in order for us to be able to fully harness this technology, the internet of things needs to be built with security in mind, not as an afterthought.”
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