NIST Seeks Members For New IoT Advisory Board

The National Institute of Standards and Technology issued a notice of intent looking for nominations to join its first Internet of Things Advisory Board.

Consisting of 16 members, the inaugural group will focus on policies that impact the Internet of Things, the digital networks that comprise countless connections and devices. Working group members will research, analyze, and advise on federal policy that might influence IoT.

The advisory board and working group will act as separate but symbiotic entities, with the advisory board set to counsel the working group on designated IoT topics. Its formation is part of the federal government’s response to strengthening cybersecurity protocols in both the public and private sectors.