Practical Internet of Things Security - Second Edition

Policies, procedures, and documentation

Policies and procedures for the safe and secure operation of an IoT system are needed for administrators as well as users of IoT systems. These guidance documents should inform employees how to safeguard data and operate systems securely, in accordance with applicable regulations. They should also provide details on the potential penalties for non-compliance.

An activity for which organizations should consider establishing policies is the introduction of personal IoT devices into the corporate environment. Security engineers should evaluate the ramifications of allowing limited use of personal IoT devices (for example, consumer IoT) in the organization and if so, what limitations should be imposed. ...