There’s a new cybersecurity label for smart devices in the US

The White House this week announced a new label for internet-connected devices, the US Cyber ​​​​Trust Mark, aims to help consumers make more informed decisions about the cybersecurity of the products they bring into their homes.

to win US Cyber ​​Trust MarkCompanies regulated by the Federal Communications Commission must test their products through compliance testing by accredited laboratories against the cybersecurity criteria set by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Eligible products range from baby monitors to smart home security devices.

The US Cyber ​​Trust Mark is the result of a nearly two-year public notice and comment period. The FCC unanimously approved the program and adopted final rules by the end of 2024.

People are increasingly wary of cyber attacks on smart devices. According to one recently request1 in 3 Americans worry about their connected gadgets like locks and doorbells getting hacked.