The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark will finally get off the ground as IoT manufacturers can soon begin applying for the cybersecurity label.

Reports of Apple developing a proprietary chip for wireless communication also bolster suspicions of the company working towards building a greater presence in the smart home industry.

The new TCL LINKPORT IK511 is available at T-Mobile stores for $96 for a limited time.

The consumer device label aims to set up consumers with better knowledge regarding the security of their IoT and smart home devices.

As the Internet of Things and connected devices become more advanced, the same must go for the solutions that serve to protect owners from bad actors.