More than three decades after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched the Energy Star program, to help consumers find energy-efficient gadgets, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is doing something similar to steer people towards safer internet-connected devices.
The FCC and the White House today unveiled a program called the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, which will see a shield logo attached to electronic goods—like smart TVs and refrigerators, smart climate control systems, and fitness trackers—that meet essential cybersecurity criteria.
