NIST IR 8259 Foundational Cybersecurity Activities for IoT Device Manufacturers Michael Fagan Katerina N. Megas Karen Scarfone Matt hew Smith This publication is available free of charge from: https://doi.org/10.6028/ NIST.IR.8259 NISTIR 8259 Foundational Cybersecurity Activities for IoT Device Manufacturers Michael Fagan Katerina N. Megas Applied Cybersecurity Division Information Technology Laboratory Karen Scarfone Scarfone Cybersecurity Clifton, VA Matt hew Smith Huntington Ingalls Industries Annapolis Junction, MD This publication is available free of charge from: https://doi.org/10.6028/ NIST.IR.8259 May 2020 U.S. Department of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Secretary National Institute of Standards and Technology Walter Copan , NIST Director and Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology National Institute of Standards and Technology Interagency or Internal Report 8259 36 pages ( May 2020 ) This publication is available free of charge from: https://doi.org/10.6028/ NIST.IR.8259 Certain commercial entities, equipment, or materials may be identified in this document in order to describe an experimental procedure or concept adequately. Such identification is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST, nor is it inte nded to imply that the entities, materials, or equipment are necessarily the best available for the purpose. There may be references in this publication to other publications currently under development by NIST in accordance with its assigned statutory re sponsibilities. The information in this publication, including concepts and methodologies, may be used by f ederal agencies even before the completion of such companion publications. Thus, until each publication is completed, current requirements, guideline s, and procedures, where they exist, remain operative. For pla nning and transition purposes, f ederal agencies may wish to closely follow the development of these new publications by NIST. Organizations are encouraged to review all draft publications duri ng public comment periods and provide feedback to NIST. Many NIST cybersecurity publications , other than the ones noted above, are available at https://csrc .nist.gov/publications . Comments on this publication may be submitted to: National Institute of Standards and Technology Attn: Applied Cybersecurity Division, Information Technology Laboratory 100 Bureau Drive (Mail Stop 2000) Gaithersburg, MD 20899 -2000 Email: iotsecurity@nist.gov All comments are subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). NISTIR 8259 FOUNDATIONAL CYBERSECURITY ACTIVITIES FOR IOT DEVICE MANUFACTURERS ii This publication is available free of charge from: http s://doi.org/10.6028/ NIST.IR.8259 Reports on Computer Systems Technology The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the Nationa l Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) promotes the U.S. economy and public welfare by providing technical leadership for the Nation’s measurement and standards infrastructure. ITL develops tests, test methods, reference data, proof of concept impl ementations, and technical analyses to advance the development and productive use of information technology. ITL’s responsibilities include the development of management, administrative, technical, and physical standards and guidelines for the cost -effective security and privacy of other than national s ecurity -related information in federal informa tion systems. Abstract Internet of Things (IoT) devices often lack device cybersecurity capabilities their customers— organizations and individuals —can use to help mitigate their cybersecurity risks . Manufacturers can help their customers by improving how securable the IoT devices they make are by providing necessary cybersecurity functionality and by providing customers with the