The FCC is proceeding with plans to develop and implement a voluntary labelling program for connected smart devices that meet rigorous cybersecurity requirements. According to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued in mid-August (HERE), the FCC’s “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” Program would enable manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to qualify their products in accordance with rigorous cybersecurity requirements based on criteria developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Devices that meet those requirements would then be permitted to apply the Cyber Trust Mark to their products, similar to the Energy Star logo currently applied to energy-efficient appliances. Comments on the NPRM can be filed through the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (reference PS Docket No. 23-239) link HERE Comments due 25 Sept 2023 and reply comments due 10th Oct 2023. The FCC have issued a FAQ PDF on the proposed program, available HERE