United States of America: Closed Consultation on NCCoE Trusted Internet of Things (IoT) Device Network-Layer Onboarding and Lifecycle Management

On 30 July 2024, the US National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) closes the consultation on the Draft Trusted Internet of Things (IoT) Device Network-Layer Onboarding and Lifecycle Management. This draft aims to introduce scalable, automated, and trusted mechanisms for provisioning network credentials to IoT devices, enhancing their security from the onset of deployment and throughout their lifecycle. The consultation gathers input on proposed solutions that facilitate secure, efficient onboarding and management of IoT devices, addressing the challenges posed by the increasing number of IoT devices and the need for secure network access.