Released: July 19, 2023

How to tell if a gadget is secure? Look for a new government seal

Source: Geoffrey Fowler, Washington Post (Paid Registration)

A new U.S. government seal of approval unveiled this week promises to help us ID the good connected devices and avoid the bad ones. Called the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, the label will be a bit like the Energy Star efficiency stickers you might have seen on refrigerators and air conditioners.

But this new security certification will be voluntary for gadget makers, and relies on the idea that companies will comply because they will want to compete on keeping us safe.

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