New guide for LGs to secure IoT for smarter cities and places

A guide to
help councils secure the internet of things (IoT) for a smart city or location
has been compiled by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

A
non-technical publication, the short guide has been written specifically for
those local government personnel responsible for business operational risk and
purchasing decisions.

For local governments,
IoT has become a key tool for improving liveability for residents and for
reducing operating costs.

It can be
used for smart traffic management, garbage collection, utilities, environment,
resource monitoring, parking management and more.

It comes with risks, however, and local governments looking to implement smart city technology may be advised to take a new approach to security and risk management.

The guide
is designed to help them on that journey. It covers how to approach
stakeholders, how to look at risks holistically, and who to approach for help
when things get complicated.

The full report can be downloaded here.