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Symbol Will Indicate When Connected Devices Are Cyber Secure

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Dissent

Andrew Martin reports:

Consumers may soon be able to buy electronic products with a label indicating they are “cyber secure,” according to US officials.

The White House on Tuesday announced the launch of a new US Cyber Trust Mark, indicating designated items follow best practices to avoid possible hacks.

Products with the cyber mark are expected on store shelves in 2025, said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies. The program is similar to Energy Star, the US government-backed symbol denoting products that are energy efficient, she said.

Read more at Bloomberg Law.


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