FCC to rescind ruling that said ISPs are required to secure their networks

6 months ago

The FCC will vote in November to repeal a ruling requiring telecom providers to secure their networks.
The ruling was adopted in January 2025 in response to cyber threats, including attacks by China.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr claims the ruling exceeded the agency's authority and wasn't effective against cybersecurity threats.
The ruling was based on the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), requiring carriers to secure networks from unlawful access.
The FCC's January order clarified that carriers' duties under CALEA extend to both equipment and network management.
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking suggested stricter rules for network security, but Carr voted against it.
The FCC stated that basic cybersecurity practices are necessary to meet statutory obligations, even without specific rules.

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