A new program from the Federal Communications Commission is aimed at helping people identify safe smart home devices by branding them as having met security rules.
It’s called the “US Cyber Trust Mark” program and is led by the FCC. Next, the FCC is anticipated to solicit public feedback on implementing the voluntary cybersecurity labeling program. This program is projected to be operational by 2024.
Under the proposal, the program would rely on collaborative efforts from stakeholders to certify and label products, adhering to cybersecurity criteria outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These criteria include robust default passwords, data safeguarding, regular software updates, and effective incident detection capabilities.
Current participants in the program include Amazon, Best Buy, Carnegie Mellow University, CyLab, Cisco Systems, Connectivity Standards Alliance, Consumer Reports, Consumer Technology Association, Google, and others. Although Apple is part of the CSA and CTA, the company isn’t listed individually in the announcement.
This story originally appeared on Appleinsider
