The Biden administration is tackling smart devices with a new cybersecurity label


The Biden administration is unveiling a new cybersecurity label for smart devices today.
In a press briefing, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said the new label, called the US Cyber Trust Mark, will signify that devices bearing it meet security standards based on those established in a report by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The voluntary program is expected to be in place in 2024, with the labels hitting devices “soon after.”
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The program is meant to cover connected devices commonly found in the home, like smart refrigerators, smart microwaves, smart…