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Hearing Hearing Date: October 3, 2017 2:00 pm 2247 Rayburn HOB

Cybersecurity of the Internet of Things

Subject
Cybersecurity of the Internet of Things
Date
October 3, 2017
Time
2:00 pm
Place
2247 Rayburn HOB

PURPOSE:

  • To examine the use of devices that comprise the Internet of Things (IoT) and their current and potential uses in federal government. 
  • To explore potential cyber threats posed by the use of IoT devices. 
  • To review private sector recommendations for securing the IoT, and explore potential legislative solutions.  

BACKGROUND:

  • The term IoT refers to products that can be connected to a network or internet.  
  • By the year 2020, the number of internet-connected devices is estimated to exceed 20 billion.
  • These devices include WiFi-enabled thermostats, smart fridges, sensors, and machine components. Additionally, industries deploying IoT devices include agriculture, defense, energy, health care, manufacturing, and transportation. 
  • While the federal government invests in a number of IoT products to improve facilities and reduce costs, there is no industry-wide security standard to ensure the government is purchasing secure IoT devices. 

 

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Witnesses and testimonies: Mr. Matthew J. Eggers

Executive Director, Cybersecurity Policy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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Mr. Josh Corman

Director of Cyber Statecraft Initiative
Atlantic Council

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Mr. Tommy Ross

Senior Director of Policy
The Software Alliance

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Mr. Ray O'Farrell

Chief Technology Officer
WMware

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