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FCC moves to tighten cybersecurity for telecoms after major hackĀ 

Total Telecom

News The ongoing cyber-attack was first reported in October The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is pushing for stricter cybersecurity rules for telecom providers after what experts are calling the worst hack in US telecommunications history. “As adversaries grow more sophisticated, we need to modernise our defenses.”

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FCC Proposes Stricter Cybersecurity Rules for Telecom Industry

VoIP Review

In a bold move to fortify cyber defenses, the US Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) is working to impose stricter cybersecurity rules for telecom operators. This initiative follows what experts consider the most severe hack in US telecom history. Last month, key figures from both domains convened to discuss the breach.

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FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel proposes requiring telecom carriers secure their networks

Blandin on Broadband

While the Commissions 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.

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Understanding VoIP Regulatory Compliance ā€“ An Overview for Carriers

VoIP Review

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) – Directs VoIP providers to ensure that their networks are accessible for authorized interception, such as wiretaps, by law enforcement agencies. Data protection and privacy – This is a major issue in most industries today, and telecoms is no exception.

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Protecting the Digital Frontier in Education with Comprehensive Cybersecurity Strategies

Tridon

Another example involves a university upgrading its telecom security to counter numerous cyber threats. By collaborating with a telecom security provider, the university can better implement advanced security measures, including firewall upgrades, intrusion detection systems, and secure VPNs for remote access. Contact Us Learn More

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Rosenworcel Proposes Stronger Cybersecurity Rules After China-Backed Hack

Broadband Breakfast

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is proposing new cybersecurity requirements for telecom providers as a response to the hack, the agency said Thursday. The wiretapping law has since 2005 applied to broadband providers, and companies can face fines for infractions.

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FCC Adopts Cybersecurity Rules in Wake of Salt Typhoon

Broadband Breakfast

The newly adopted rules—which take effect immediately—specify that federal wiretapping law, Section 105 of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, creates a legal requirement for telecom carriers to secure their networks generally against hacks. The rules are “a critical step to require U.S.