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The U. S. Cyber Trust Mark: Providing

Assurance That IoT Devices Are Trustworthy

By Mike Nelson, Vice President of Digital Trust, DigiCert

It’s safe to say that in 2023, the Internet of Things (IoT) train has left the station and is full speed ahead.
From smart thermostats in our homes, to wearable devices like fitness monitors, to remote security
cameras and connected healthcare technology, IoT devices are now everyday objects that have
transformed our lives. They enable various applications and services through their ability to communicate
and interact with other devices or systems and transmit data. In fact, worldwide spending on IoT is
forecast to be $805.7 billion in 2023, an increase of 10.6% over 2022, according to International Data
Corporation (IDC) research.

But the information these devices hold and transmit is often considered private and sensitive. And it
makes sense that the manufacturers of these products need to be trusted to uphold secure development
practices.

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