The US Cyber Trust Mark Program, designed to certify smart home devices for cybersecurity standards, is facing uncertainty after UL Solutions, its lead administrator, stepped down. This decision follows an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) into the program's connections with China. The program, which was intended to provide a recognizable certification similar to the Energy Star label, has not yet been officially terminated but remains in a state of limbo. This development is part of a broader trend of the FCC rolling back cybersecurity initiatives, including recent changes to telecom regulations and the decertification of certain testing labs. Why this matters: The potential demise of the US Cyber Trust Mark Program highlights challenges in establishing robust cybersecurity standards for smart home devices, which are increasingly integral to daily life.
