{"id":121,"date":"2024-03-14T15:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T22:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hexagoncenter.org\/spotlight\/?p=121"},"modified":"2024-04-05T15:58:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T22:58:25","slug":"fcc-approves-cybersecurity-label-for-iot-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hexagoncenter.org\/spotlight\/fcc-approves-cybersecurity-label-for-iot-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"FCC Approves Cybersecurity Label for IoT Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Calling all tech lovers! The wait is over. The FCC has finally given the green light to a long-awaited program that will help you make smarter choices about the security of your internet-connected devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This new program, called the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, will be a voluntary label displayed on certain IoT devices. So, what exactly does this mean for you?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Put simply, the Cyber Trust Mark signifies that a device has met a specific set of cybersecurity standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These standards focus on crucial security features like strong default passwords, data protection, software updates, and the ability to detect suspicious activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Think about it – that baby monitor you’re considering, or that fancy new smart fridge? With the Cyber Trust Mark, you’ll have some peace of mind knowing these devices are less vulnerable to cyberattacks that could compromise your privacy or even infiltrate your entire network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a quick breakdown of the program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n