(TÜV SÜD: Wakefield, MA) -- TÜV SÜD announced that it has been selected as one of 10 cybersecurity label administrators (CLAs) for the voluntary IoT cybersecurity labeling program of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This program aims to increase security standards for wireless IoT consumer products and to provide consumers with clear guidance when choosing products by means of the new “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.”

The voluntary labeling program launched by the FCC allows qualifying IoT products to display the cybersecurity label, provided they meet strict security standards. TÜV SÜD, as an authorized third-party provider, will support manufacturers by granting the label to products fulfilling the requirements (a test report from a cyberlab). This will provide more transparency in the market regarding products’ security features.

“Selection as a cybersecurity label administrator confirms our expertise in IoT cybersecurity and our commitment to support manufacturer’s global access to market,” says Maxime Hernandez, global program manager of cybersecurity services at TÜV SÜD. “We look forward to strengthening consumer trust in IoT products, supporting manufacturers on their journey to compliance, and working with the FCC to improve the security level in the IoT landscape over the long term.”

The IoT labeling program is being implemented as a public-private partnership, with the FCC maintaining overall oversight and the CLAs being responsible for evaluation, certification, and consumer education. In addition to awarding the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, the CLAs also play an important role in educating manufacturers and consumers about the requirements and benefits of the program.

For companies, the label offers both a clear competitive advantage and the opportunity to transparently communicate their efforts in the area of cybersecurity. Meanwhile, consumers benefit from better comparison of products and a higher level of security for connected devices.

For further information, visit:
• fcc.gov/document/fcc-announces-10-administrators-iot-labeling-program
• tuvsud.com/en-us/industries/consumer-products-and-retail/iot-cybersecurity
• tuvsud.com/en-us/industries/consumer-products-and-retail/iot-cybersecurity/nistir-8259-testing