FCC approves voluntary cyber labeling program for smart home IoT devices
March 15, 2024 – Published on Cybersecurity Dive
The Federal Communications Commission voted to create a long-anticipated U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program that will provide a label for smart products on the consumer market that meet robust cybersecurity standards.
The voluntary program will allow makers of Internet of Things products — ranging from home security cameras to baby monitors and internet-connected appliances — to submit their products for testing and evaluation under third-party administrators.
The FCC will seek public comment on additional proposed disclosure requirements, including whether certain software and firmware is made in countries that pose a security risk to the U.S.
Some experts remain skeptical about whether a voluntary program will have enough teeth to truly create incentives to move the needle on consumer device security.
“We have seen this with other voluntary guidance across critical infrastructure,” Patrick Gillespie, OT lead at GuidePoint Security, said via email. “Without distinct requirements being imposed on manufacturers, the security of IoT devices will remain as they are today — insecure.”
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