NIST publishes security guidance for first responder mobile and wearable devices

NIST has released security guidance for mobile and wearable devices used by first responders, helping jurisdictions choose secure devices and aiding the industry in creating tailored secure solutions.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issues security guidance for first responder mobile and wearable devices (IR-NISTIR 8196). The guidance aims to enable jurisdictions to select and purchase secure devices and to assist the industry in designing and building secure devices tailored to first responders’ needs.