The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced decisive measures to mandate telecom carriers to secure their networks, aiming to strengthen U.S. communications against future cyberattacks, including those from state-sponsored actors in China. The agency will ensure telecommunication companies secure their networks.
“The cybersecurity of our nation’s communications critical infrastructure is essential to promoting national security, public safety, and economic security,” Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC chairwoman, said in a media statement. “As technology continues to advance, so does the capabilities of adversaries, which means the U.S. must adapt and reinforce our defenses. While the Commission’s counterparts in the intelligence community are determining the scope and impact of the Salt Typhoon attack, we need to put in place a modern framework to help companies secure their networks and better prevent and respond to cyberattacks in the future.”
Rosenworcel has shared with her fellow commissioners a draft Declaratory Ruling finding that section 105 of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) affirmatively requires…
