Growing federal investments in the internet of things -- including cloud, analytics and sensor technologies -- will power physical and cybersecurity, a new study shows.
Authentication will become more critical, and difficult, as the internet of things expands, Vint Cerf asserts.
Artificial intelligence can help agencies automate tasks and increase efficiency, a Deloitte report says.
The robust communications that smart cities are built on requires systematic evaluation and benchmarking to ensure effective delivery of public services.
Analysis of scans of internet-connected devices show unsecured connected assets across government and other sectors supporting critical infrastructure.
At a recent workshop, Kansas City, Mo., demonstrated how big data can be used to improve city performance.
To ensure mutual authentication, a new solution uses a small chip that is preloaded with unique cryptographic codes to allow data to be transmitted more securely from an IoT device to the cloud.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is looking for tools to facilitate the security, reliability and privacy of clusters of networked Internet of Things devices.
If industry fails to self regulate in light of security challenges facing IoT devices, the government could be forced to step in.
As recent Internet of Things-enabled DDoS attacks highlight the growing attack surface, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is releasing the latest version of Special Publication 800-160 early.
At a recent panel on cybersecurity, experts agreed that the threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure is becoming acute as more connected devices come online.
Cities have taken the lead on sensor systems, but experts say the federal potential is immense -- if security improves sufficiently.