An update on news from November 2019.
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Slaying The Dragon - FCC Will Blacklist Huawei & ZTE Equipment And Services
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has circulated a draft Report and Order that would prohibit companies from using Universal Service Fund money to purchase equipment or services from any company that poses a national security threat. The draft Report and Order initially blacklists two Chinese companies – Huawei and ZTE Corporation – as national security threats. The FCC will vote on the item at its November 19th open meeting.
August 2019 News Update
An update on important news from August 2019.
July 2019 News Update
News update for July 2019
The Death Of Huawei
In a span of six days, the U.S. federal government took three actions against Huawei that will ban the company from the U.S. market and force U.S. companies and consumers that own Huawei equipment to stop using it.
April 2019 News Update
News update for April 2019.
Are State Regulatory Commissions Surveying Cybersecurity Practices Of Rural Broadband Providers?
Some state regulatory commissions have reportedly kicked off efforts to gather information on the cybersecurity practices of rural broadband providers operating within their states using a survey developed by the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners. The NARUC cybersecurity survey contains 100 questions seeking precise details on issues ranging from network vulnerability assessments to personnel background checks. Is this a fact-finding mission, or another case of regulatory creep? Or worse, will it create a treasure trove of data ripe for the taking?