Wireless Industry Responding to Security Threats as IoT Unfolds, CTIA Says

The government should avoid one-size-fits-all rules and a “compliance mindset” on mobile security, CTIA said in a Department of Homeland Security filing. The group responded to a request for information from DHS and the Enterprise Mobility Program at the General Services Administration. “Security is a top industry priority,” CTIA said. “Industry is making significant investments, and the entire ecosystem works tirelessly to innovate and advance security.” As 5G and the IoT take off, “new approaches will emerge as industry aggressively innovates for security,” the association said. “Technology must advance at a very rapid pace … to address threats. Security needs often outpace standards bodies, as companies must monitor, protect, diagnose, and fight potential cyberattacks in real time.” CTIA said “flexibility and vigilance” are vital in a “changing threat landscape.”