ITIF Calls for Prioritizing International Cooperation in Rollout of Internet of Things Cyber Labeling Program

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation emphasizes the need for international cooperation on Internet of Things cybersecurity labeling between the U.S. and European Union, as the Federal Communications Commission works to roll out a program for wireless consumer IoT products.

ITIF in a March 28 report identifies barriers to EU-U.S. alignment on cybersecurity labeling, offers models for translating cooperation and offers recommendations on what is needed for an international agreement to be successful.

The Biden administration launched the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark at a White House event in July. The FCC has led the effort to establish the program, approving a final report and order in March that puts in place an administrative framework.

The EU Cyber Resilience Act "introduces cybersecurity requirements for the design, development, and production of hardware and software products across the EU," according to the ITIF report. It is expected to be finalized this year.