Internet of Things: OMB Action Needed to Ensure Agencies Secure Their Networked Devices
What GAO Found The nation’s infrastructure relies on information systems to support its varied functions. This includes the networked Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices that interact with the physical world, including in building maintenance systems and specialized equipment in hospitals and laboratories. Responsible federal agencies have issued guidance, best practices, and requirements to help agencies securely procure such devices. For example, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued requirements to ensure that agencies establish and maintain inventories of their networked devices and process IoT cybersecurity waivers. However, most agencies hav.
Reported by Maria LopezInternet of Things: OMB Action Needed to Ensure Agencies Secure Their Networked Devices.
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What GAO Found The nation’s infrastructure relies on information systems to support its varied functions.
This includes the networked Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices that interact with the physical world, including in building maintenance systems and specialized equipment in hospitals and laboratories.
Responsible federal agencies have issued guidance, best practices, and requirements to help agencies securely procure such devices.
For example, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued requirements to ensure that agencies establish and maintain inventories of their networked devices and process IoT cybersecurity waivers.
However, most agencies hav…
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