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NIST Plans To Examine Internet of Things (IoT) For Its Cybersecurity Framework

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NIST is seeking feedback on how the Framework may be applied to the IoT, both in terms of the devices themselves, as well as their integration into broader enterprise and network environments. NIST’s focus on the IoT sector also comes as the IoT sector is coming under greater regulatory scrutiny in the US. …

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Data Privacy Week 2023: Privacy Gains Power From Other Societal Forces

Security Boulevard

In 2023, the larger implications of privacy — including the ethics of using artificial intelligence (AI) and biometrics, the management of consumer-to-business relationships, and public issues such as consumer protection — will become much clearer through regulatory and legal action.

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SiteLock Named To The 2016 Online Trust Alliance Honor Roll

SiteLock

Through its comprehensive study, it evaluates companies in three major categories: a company’s consumer protection, data and site security and adherence to responsible privacy practice. The Online Trust and Honor Roll Audit is the only independent online trust benchmark study. SiteLock can detect malware the minute it hits.

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New IoT Security Regulations

Schneier on Security

It falls upon lawmakers to create laws that protect consumers. While the US government is largely absent in this area of consumer protection, the state of California has recently stepped in and started regulating the Internet of Things, or "IoT" devices sold in the state­and the effects will soon be felt worldwide.

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

The CCPA aims to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for California residents or any other organization that does business with California. Given the focus on protecting consumer privacy, the CCPA regulations will inevitably set the bar for an increase in cybersecurity policies.

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NIST Plans To Examine Internet of Things (IoT) For Its Cybersecurity Framework

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. […].

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US Government Accountability Office Releases New Report On The Internet of Things (IoT)

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “Internet of Things: Status and implications of an […].