Cyber Labeling for Connected Devices

The Internet of Things (IoT) enhances how we live, work and play. Increased adoption of connected devices prompts questions about how to effectively address security of these devices, protect the networks they run on and safeguard the data they collect. 

A public-private sector effort led by the White House, with input from CTA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and other government and private sector stakeholders is developing a voluntary cybersecurity label program for consumer connected devices (consumer IoT). This program would minimize label footprint on packaging while allowing for flexibility in displaying web pages for specific security parameters to consumers for participating devices.  

Part of a broader effort around improving U.S. cybersecurity, CTA can help you participate in the process or learn how manufacturers, retailers, installers and consumers can engage and collaborate to develop a successful voluntary cybersecurity label program. 


Featured Article | 7/18/2023

Consumers Want to Know More about IoT Security. A New Public/Private Labeling Program Will Help.


Latest Announcements

CTA Release | July 18, 2023
Consumer Technology Association Joins White House to Support Cybersecurity Labeling Program to Protect Consumers from IoT Attacks
CTA Release | July 18, 2023
CTA Statement on the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark – Protecting Consumer Connected Devices
CTA Release | July 18, 2023
Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices to Protect American Consumers
CTA’s work created the foundation for the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark to help consumers identify secure products. This program will minimize label footprint on packaging while allowing for flexibility in displaying web pages for specific security parameters to consumers for participating devices.
Michael Bergman VP, Technology and Standards, CTA
Featured Research

Smart Policy to Secure Our Smart Future How to Promote a Secure Internet of Things for Consumers


Additional Resources

CTA Presentation
Introduction to the U.S. National Cybersecurity Label Project
CTA Release
CTA Statement on White House Cybersecurity Strategy
CTA Release
CTA Letter to NSC Regarding IoT Cyber Labeling
NIST
Cybersecurity for IoT Program
CTA Release
Public-Private Collaboration is Critical to Consumer IoT Security, U.S. Innovation, Says CTA
Panel
The U.S. National Cyber Label Program for Consumer Connected Devices at RSA Conference 2023
Report
Report on CTA Pilot of the NIST Consumer IoT Cybersecurity Label Proceeding
Report
White House Strategic Discussion on Internet of Things (IoT)
White House Document
FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces National Cybersecurity Strategy
White House Document
National Cybersecurity Strategy
White House Statement
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s Effort to Secure Household Internet-Enabled Devices

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