After an 18-month process, the FCC is now ready to start issuing package labels intended to let shoppers know that a smart device meets US cybersecurity standards.

The voluntary Cyber Trust Mark labeling program will allow consumers to assess the cybersecurity of IoT devices when making purchasing decisions

"IoT products can be susceptible to a range of security vulnerabilities," the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said. "Under this program, qualifying consumer smart products that meet robust cybersecurity standards will bear a label—including a new ' U.S Cyber Trust Mark .'"