Feds Skeptical About Security of Their Agencies' Internet-Connected Devices

Nextgov: Nearly 90 percent of federal managers believe securing internet of things devices, such as sensors and smart technology, is essential to their agency’s mission, but just over 40 percent are confident these devices are truly secure, a new survey found.

Major challenges prevent government from adequately securing the smart devices it relies on, the survey respondents said, including inadequate funding and a procurement process unprepared for digital-age challenges.

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