Security News > 2023 > July > U.S. Cyber Trust Mark labeling program raises the bar for smart devices’ cybersecurity

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a cybersecurity certification and labeling program to help Americans more easily choose smart devices that are safer and less vulnerable to cyberattacks.

The new "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" program proposed by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel would raise the bar for cybersecurity across common devices, including smart refrigerators, smart microwaves, smart televisions, smart climate control systems, smart fitness trackers, and more.

Under the proposed new program, consumers would see a newly created "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" as a distinct shield logo applied to products meeting established cybersecurity criteria.

As proposed, the program would leverage stakeholder-led efforts to certify and label products, based on specific cybersecurity criteria published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology that, for example, requires unique and strong default passwords, data protection, software updates, and incident detection capabilities.

The U.S. Department of Energy today also announced a collaborative initiative with National Labs and industry partners to research and develop cybersecurity labeling requirements for smart meters and power inverters, both essential components of the clean, smart grid of the future.

This new labeling program would help provide Americans with greater assurances about the cybersecurity of the products they use and rely on in their everyday lives.

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