The Broadband Internet Technical Advisory Group has released a report titled "Internet of Things Security and Privacy Recommendations." The report states that while IoT presents opportunities for significant innovation, "unless the IoT device sector — the sector of the industry that manufactures and distributes these devices — improves device security and privacy, consumer backlash may impede the growth of the IoT marketplace and ultimately limit the promise IoT holds." The recommendations include shipping devices with "reasonably current" software; having a mechanism for automated, secure updates; and strong authentication by default, among others. "BITAG believes that following the guidelines outlined in this report may dramatically improve the security and privacy of IoT devices and minimize the costs associated with the collateral damage that would otherwise affect both end users and ISPs," the report states.
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