Pillar Three: Shape Market Forces to Drive
Security and Resilience
Strategic Objective 3.2: Drive the Development of Secure
IoT Devices
Initiative Number: 3.2.1
Initiative Title: Implement Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements per the Internet
of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020
Initiative Description
The Office of Management and Budget, through the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, will
work with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to propose FAR changes in line with the
Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020.
NCS Reference
The Administration will continue to improve IoT cybersecurity through Federal research and
development (R&D), procurement, and risk management efforts, as directed in the IoT
Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020.
Responsible Agency: OMB
Completion Date: 4Q FY23
Initiative Number: 3.2.2
Initiative Title: Initiate a U.S. Government IoT security labeling program
Initiative Description
Following the October 2022 White House event on this topic, the National Security Council will
identify the broad contours of a U.S. Government Internet of Things (IoT) security labeling
program and an agency to lead it.
NCS Reference
In addition, the Administration will continue to advance the development of IoT security labeling
programs, as directed under EO 14028, “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.”
Responsible Agency: NSC
Completion Date: 4Q FY23
NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
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