The use of Internet of Things devices has substantially increased in recent years and the trends indicate that the number will continue to grow significantly. In this environment of rapid technological adoption, the inclusive and collaborative approach is essential to face the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities that arise.
Specifically, to overcome the privacy and security challenges
associated with the growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and
systems, the Internet Society signed an agreement with the Agency of Electronic
Government and the Information and Knowledge Society of Uruguay (Agesic). The
agreement will encourage us to strengthen our collaborative ties to develop a
multistakeholder process that will seek to issue recommendations on IoT
security in the country.
The recommendations issued will be useful to guide the processes
of development of national and regulatory policies in Uruguay. In addition, the
agreement focuses on two broad areas: the exchange of information and the
development of training materials on consumer protection and network
resilience.
This is undoubtedly great news for the region, since Uruguay joins a group of countries that have opted for the multistakeholder processes to strengthen the security of IoT devices. The most recent example is Canada, whose process published its final recommendations a few weeks ago. In addition, there are similar efforts in France and Senegal.
The process, which will end later this year, will adhere to the principles of the multistakeholder model, such as the inclusion of diverse actors, with their participation on an equal footing, and transparency.
No one can build a secure Internet alone. Solutions need all of us. Read the Canadian Multistakeholder Process: Final Outcomes and Recommendations Report.
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