SECURITYJun 25 · 19:55 UTCCYBERSCOOPdjohnson

FCC passes new cybersecurity rules for emergency systems, undersea cables

The FCC approved new cybersecurity rules to strengthen the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) against hijacking, requiring measures like strong passwords and authentication IDs. It also updated submarine cable regulations, exempting providers meeting high security standards from stringent national security reviews.

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