Locking up the ‘internet of things’

Published January 3, 2020 4:00am ET



A wide range of “internet of things” connected devices are now required to include “reasonable” and “appropriate” cybersecurity measures under a California law that went into effect Jan. 1.

Covered devices, while not listed in the law, likely include smart thermostats, smart watches, printers, industrial sensors, security cameras, smart lightbulbs, smart television sets, digital video recorders, connected cash registers, connected cars, and other devices.

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