shopping for smart home device It may feel safer in the future, however, if the proposal announced by the FCC on Tuesday goes into effect.
as suggested program (PDF), Expected to be accepted, Internet-enabled smart devices (such as Amazon Echo, Google Nest, and later) that meet FCC security standards will carry the US Electronic Trust Mark—a shield logo that consumers can look for before they buy. It will also be located next to a QR code, so you can search for more information.
To earn one of these labels, companies and products must meet cybersecurity standards as set forth by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, according to the White House. press release. This includes standards about things like data protection, default passwords, software updates, and incident detection capabilities.
The Biden-Harris administration said in the statement that the designation and the pending program behind it will “raise the bar” for cybersecurity in the home. The FCC has described it as operating similar to how a Energy Star Program Designations of the most energy efficient devices.
“Increased interdependence also leads to increased security and privacy risks,” FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said in the commission’s announcement. “Today I am proposing that the FCC create a new cybersecurity labeling program so that consumers know when devices meet widely accepted security standards.”
What devices might get a sticker?
The Cyber Trust Mark program has not yet been activated in the US, so there are no exact details set at this time. But according to the White House, a full sweep of smart devices would be eligible for a sticker, including but not limited to:
According to the White House, major companies that make these devices have expressed support, including Amazon, Google, Samsung, Logitech, and more.
When does the proposal come into effect?
It is not clear now when the poster will be released to the consumer level.
The FCC said the software could be “operational by late 2024.” But before it goes into effect, the committee will have to formally vote on it, with a public comment period that will follow.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday is applying to register its trademark as a national trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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