• Advocate for rational public policy that promotes regulatory flexibilities related to IoT, including cybersecurity.

• Educate consumers about the importance of IoT security best practices.

• Support technology and standards activities that improve the interoperability and security of IoT products.

• Conduct market research on and forecast IoT growth.

Internet of Things: A Framework for the Next Administration

In this paper, we consider the opportunities and challenges of IoT consumer applications and address the ways policymakers can encourage and support their growth. We also look at IoT success stories, such as how IoT technologies can help aging individuals and persons with disabilities to live independently.