Terms of Reference of the new ITU-T Joint Correspondence Group on IoT Security (JCG-IoTSec)
(TSAG-R1 ANNEX E; GENEVA, 2025-05-30)
Scope and objectives
WTSA-24 (New Delhi, 15 – 24 October 2024) approved WTSA-24 Action 7 (IoT Security) as follows:
WTSA-24 instructs Study Groups 17 and 20 to establish a joint coordination or agreement mechanism between the study groups to determine a demarcation line on the topic of IoT security, and report to TSAG.
The Joint Correspondence Group on IoT Security (JCG-IoTSec) will deliberate on the topic of Internet of things (IoT) security, to implement the action requested by WTSA-24. In particular, this deliberation would include:
- Review and analyse the current scope of IoT security-related activities in SG17 and SG20;
- Identify overlap, synergy, and potential gaps in standardization activity on IoT security;
- Establish a demarcation line between SG17 and SG20 responsibilities in IoT security; and
- Propose coordination mechanisms and working arrangements to TSAG, if needed.
The objectives are to assist the Study Group 17 and Study Group 20 Chairs in preparing a report to TSAG on the demarcation line for IoT security.
Work methods
- The parent entity of JCG-IoTSec is TSAG.
- JCG-IoTSec is open to organizations participating in ITU-T SG17 and SG20.
- The results of the JCG-IoTSec activities will be reported one month prior to each meeting of Study Group 17 and Study Group 20, respectively.
- The JCG-IoTSec activities will primarily be conducted through the dedicated mailing list jcgiotsec@lists.itu.int but may also include virtual meetings as agreed upon. These virtual meetings will be organized using meeting tools supported by TSB.
- Meeting announcements, including the draft agenda, will be distributed via e-mail at least one week in advance.
- The JCG-IoTSec Co-Convenors are Mr Bret Jordan, chair of WP2/17 and Mr Ramy Ahmed Fathy, Chair of WP3/20, as appointed by Study Group 17 and Study Group 20, respectively.
- The JCG-IoTSec may propose draft revisions to its terms of reference, as needed, to ensure continued relevance and responsiveness to evolving priorities.
- The JCG-IoTSec will remain active until an agreement is reached by TSAG.
- The JCG-IoTSec will report to the respective Study Groups and TSAG until the task is concluded.
- The potential extension of the JCG-IoTSec will be decided by TSAG upon input from the associated Study Groups.
