"White House is Planning to Develop IoT Device Cyber Labeling Program"

The White House plans to develop a product labeling system to inform customers about the security risks that connected devices pose. In an October 11 fact sheet, the White House announced plans to hold a conference with interested parties to discuss a common label for products that meet US government standards and are tested by vetted and approved entities. Businesses and trade associations would be among those attending the meeting. The initiative will begin with routers and home cameras, which are described as the most commonly used and often most vulnerable technologies. According to the sheet, the Biden-Harris Administration has emphasized strengthening American cyber defenses, developing a comprehensive strategy to secure and protect the country's cybersecurity, which includes enhancing critical infrastructure cybersecurity, strengthening the federal government's cybersecurity standards, enhancing cyber education, and more. The federal government is expected to establish its own standards for Internet of Things (IoT) security. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is required by law to make recommendations for minimum cybersecurity standards for IoT devices purchased by the federal government. The prohibition on hard-coded, impermeable passwords and the requirement for over-the-air software and firmware upgrades were the main points of contention in the bill. This article continues to discuss plans to develop an IoT device security labeling program. 

CyberIntelMag reports "White House is Planning to Develop IoT Device Cyber Labeling Program"