IoT Security Institute Releases Security Framework for Smart Cities

The security framework provides business, industry and the government a framework that is capable of addressing the emerging and prevailing IoT security challenges The Internet of Things Security Institute (IoTSI), an academic and industry body dedicated to offering frameworks and supporting educational services to assist in managing security within IoT ecosystem, announced that it has released an IoT security framework for smart cities and critical infrastructure. Commenting on the development, Alan Mihalic, President, IoTSI, said, “The goal of the IoTSI is to establish a comprehensive set of guidelines to help each of the supply chain participants specify, procure, install, integrate, operate and maintain IoT securely in buildings, smart precincts and cities. This includes intelligent buildings equipment and controls such as audio visual (AV), fire, HVAC, lighting and building security.”