DHS: SAFETY Act certifications for cyber products set to grow

The Department of Homeland Security sees growing industry interest in certifying cybersecurity products under the department's “SAFETY Act” program – and gaining related liability protection – despite the small number of companies to receive certification for cyber products so far, according to DHS officials.

During a DHS Science & Technology Directorate Facebook Town Hall on Tuesday, DHS officials said the agency is beginning to review more cybersecurity products for certification under the SAFETY Act, which has traditionally been used...