NIST IoT Device Security Framework to Get an Update

Revised Framework to Address Emerging IoT Risks and Technologies Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 22, 2024

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology plans to revise its Internet of Things cybersecurity framework to address evolving risks posed by emerging technologies and use cases, such as AI and immersive technologies.

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NIST said in an advisory that it will revise guidance published as NIST IR 8259 to incorporate lessons learned and insights gained since the last revision in 2020 (see: First Federal IoT Security Legislation Becomes Law).

The document has become widely referenced and complemented over the past five years by additional publications, such as federal IoT guidelines and consumer IoT baselines. As IoT applications expand, new challenges have surfaced and prompted the need for revisions, NIST said.

The proposed updates will broaden the focus from individual ...