FCC seeks input on crafting Internet of Things cyber labeling program

The Federal Communications Commission has issued a proposed rule to get feedback from stakeholders on establishing a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for Internet of Things devices based on criteria developed by the National Institute for Standards and Technology.

The notice of proposed rulemaking lays out how the FCC will move forward with a key component of President Biden’s 2021 cyber executive order.

NIST was directed under the EO to develop criteria for a potential IoT cyber labeling program and...