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March, 2023
The report profiles IoT product capabilities from a cybersecurity utility perspective; offers insights into vulnerability disclosure in IoT; emphasizes the importance of a vulnerability disclosure policy for IoT devices, including contact information for issue reporting and timelines for issue resolution; and references global cybersecurity standards for IoT devices and their impact on government guidance and legislation for IoT product providers.
August, 2021
These guidelines cover aspects such as unique passwords for IoT devices, provision of a dedicated public point of contact for reporting and managing vulnerabilities, timely and secure updation of software. They recommend that mechanisms should be in place to verify the integrity of IoT devices after connectivity disruptions, especially for IoT manufacturers, service providers, and system integrators. Further, data collected from IoT devices should be monitored for security anomalies, and personal data processing should be minimized to necessary functionality and consumers must have the ability to withdraw consent for personal data processing at any time and configure IoT devices for privacy. The document also emphasises on the significance of establishing a National Trust Center (NTC) to register certified devices, distinguish safe devices, and track vulnerabilities for continuous safety improvements.
May, 2021
The report outlines the mandate on service delivery measurement and monitoring by the JJM, focusing on rural water supply schemes, emphasizes the use of IoT technology for water service delivery, such as improved data collection and monitoring capabilities, and highlights key issue areas and benefits of IoT-based monitoring. The report recommends different levels of IoT application designs, catering to basic, intermediate, and advanced monitoring needs and discusses the governance framework, outlining roles and responsibilities to ensure effective implementation.
October, 2018
April, 2015
The policy laid down several strategies such as demonstration of domain-specific applications (such as smart city projects, smart water), setting up of Resource Centres and Test-beds in academic institutions to support experimentations, establishing Incubation Centres under PPP mode with industry partnership, and appointment of nodal agencies to facilitate participation of local research and industry bodies in standard setting as well as formalising globally acceptable standards.
