FCC Taps ioXt Alliance to Lead U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program

The ioXt Alliance will oversee the operational integrity and advancement of the national IoT security certification initiative.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:06pm

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has selected the ioXt Alliance, the Global Standard for IoT Security, as the Lead Administrator for the United States Cyber Trust Mark program. This national initiative is designed to improve the cybersecurity of consumer internet-connected devices. As Lead Administrator, ioXt will oversee the operational integrity, coordination, and continued advancement of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark ecosystem, ensuring that certified devices meet rigorous security requirements.

Why it matters

The rapid growth of connected devices across homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure has expanded both opportunity and risk. The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program introduces a structured framework for verifying baseline cybersecurity protections across eligible IoT products, which will help consumers make informed purchasing decisions and strengthen trust in the IoT ecosystem.

The details

As Lead Administrator, ioXt will be responsible for implementing the program in alignment with FCC and NIST guidance, leveraging its experience as a nationally authorized Cybersecurity Labeling Authority (CLA), and operating a transparent, public-facing device registry to support accountability and informed decision-making. ioXt will work closely with federal partners, fellow CLAs, manufacturers, retailers, and industry groups to ensure program consistency, develop and expand the public registry, provide implementation guidance, and adapt to evolving cybersecurity requirements.

  • The FCC announced ioXt as the Lead Administrator on April 13, 2026.

The players

ioXt Alliance

The ioXt Alliance is the Global Standard for IoT Security and has been selected as the Lead Administrator for the United States Cyber Trust Mark program, a national initiative designed to improve the cybersecurity of consumer internet-connected devices.

Brendan Carr

The Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, who stated that the FCC's U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program was designed to help consumers make informed decisions about the products they bring into their homes.

Gary Jabara

The CEO and Founder of ioXt, who said that the organization's responsibility as Lead Administrator is to ensure the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program delivers measurable security outcomes and strengthens trust across the entire IoT product ecosystem.

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What they’re saying

“The FCC's U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program was designed to help consumers make informed decisions about the products they bring into their homes. With today's decision, the FCC is ensuring that the Lead Administrator will implement the program in a way that is consistent with that vision, while advancing national and cyber security.”

— Brendan Carr, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission

“The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark is not just a label. It represents a structural shift in how IoT security is communicated, verified, and maintained. Our responsibility as Lead Administrator is to ensure that this program delivers measurable security outcomes. We are committed to strengthening trust across the entire IoT product for everyone.”

— Gary Jabara, CEO and Founder, ioXt Alliance

What’s next

ioXt will continue working closely with federal partners, fellow Cybersecurity Labeling Authorities (CLAs), manufacturers, retailers, and industry groups to support program consistency, develop and expand a public registry, provide implementation guidance, and adapt to evolving cybersecurity requirements.

The takeaway

The FCC's selection of ioXt as the Lead Administrator for the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program signals a significant step forward in establishing a consistent, transparent, and globally aligned framework for verifying the cybersecurity of consumer IoT devices. This move will help strengthen trust in the IoT ecosystem and empower consumers to make more informed purchasing decisions.