A new certification and labelling programme would raise the bar for cybersecurity across smart devices such as refrigerators, microwaves, televisions, climate control systems and fitness trackers, the White House said in a statement.
Retailers and manufacturers will be able to apply a “US Cyber Trust Mark” logo to their devices and the programme will be up and running in 2024.
The initiative is designed to make sure “our networks and the use of them is more secure, because it is so important for economic and national security”, said a senior administration official, who did not wish to be named.
The Federal Communications Commission will seek public comment before rolling out the labelling programme and register a national trademark with the US Patent and Trademark Office, the White House said.
Other retailers and manufacturers participating in the programme include…
