On March 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to create a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for wireless consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products.
With the FCC’s vote, the Commission has adopted the rules and framework for the program to move forward.
According to the FCC’s press release on the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program highlights include:
According to multiple third-party estimates there will be more than twenty-five billion connected IoT devices in operation by 2023.
The FCC cybersecurity labeling program builds on the significant public and private sector work already underway on IoT cybersecurity and labeling emphasizing the importance of continued partnership so that consumers can enjoy the benefits of this technology with greater confidence and trust.