Proposed legislation could see ‘high-risk’ vendors excluded from ‘critical’ communications networks in Ireland.
The Government has agreed on new measures to enhance the security of Ireland’s electronic communications, including 5G networks.
It has used the EU 5G security toolbox, published in January 2020, as the framework for these measures, which aim to mitigate the cybersecurity risks linked to 5G networks and develop a coordinated approach to improving network security.
The Government also plans to introduce legislation that will allow the Minister of the Environment, Climate and Communications to assess providers of electronic communications network equipment. This assessment will create a risk profile and designate certain companies as “high risk”, if necessary.
The legislation could lead to certain electronic communications networks being designated as “critical” for Ireland, and ensure that high-risk vendors are not used in those networks in order to maintain security in important areas.
It comes after the UK banned Huawei from its 5G networks last year following a security assessment.
No companies have been singled…
