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Cybersecurity

The FCC ups the ante on data breaches

T-Mobile’s latest hacking incident in the US shows how telcos remain a major target for bad actors and why cybersecurity protections need bolstering

Ofcom's new responsibilities for telecoms network security

The regulator has been given powers to oversee, monitor and enforce how operators protect their infrastructure and supply chains against cyberattacks

Safer and more secure digital products in Europe

The Cyber Resilience Act, designed to make connected devices more secure, is another example of Europe attempting to set the global standard

Switzerland announces new security requirements for wireless devices

As the adoption of connected devices has grown, so too have vulnerabilities to cyber threats

Removing Huawei from the UK’s fixed networks

Operators will be relieved the Government hasn’t set a deadline for the complete removal of Huawei from fibre networks, something that could have significantly impacted rollout plans

Elsewhere in regulation this week

Other noteworthy regulatory developments week ending 28 May 2021 from the Assembly Analyst team

Elsewhere in regulation this week

Other noteworthy regulatory developments week ending 21 May 2021 from the Assembly Analyst team

Diversifying 5G networks in the UK

An aspiration for 25% of equipment coming from new suppliers by the mid 2020s is a stretch

US moves to restrict more Chinese companies

On China and network security, the Biden administration is picking up where Trump left off

FCC head wants the US to lead on OpenRAN

OpenRAN has emerged as the frontrunner to drive 5G security and innovation around the world