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IOT Group: FCC Should Closely Oversee Lead Cyber Mark Administrator

The IOT security group ioXt Alliance urged the FCC to monitor closely fees the lead administrator charges cybersecurity label administrators (CLAs) as the commission takes comments on implementation of its voluntary cyber trust mark program. “There should be a neutral…

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oversight committee” reviewing "the expenses a Lead Admin would incur and guide a decision towards an appropriate amount to charge CLAs,” a filing posted Friday in docket 23-239 said: “This fee may be higher during the initial rollout of the program, but should be lowered in the following year(s) as there will not be a need for as much ‘set up’ costs.” The group warned “there is a unique opportunity for the Lead Admin to have an unfair economic advantage by charging fees to CLAs.” Comments are due Aug. 19, replies Sept. 3, on a July 18 notice from the Public Safety Bureau. FCC commissioners approved the program 5-0 in March (see 2403140034).