FCC rescinds telecom cybersecurity ruling and withdraws NPRM
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The FCC rescinded a January 2025 telecom cybersecurity ruling and withdrew the associated NPRM, ending a federal requirement that U.S. telecom carriers maintain specific cyber risk-management measures. The rollback matters because the prior framework had treated general network cybersecurity as a legal duty and required annual FCC certifications. The change comes after the Salt Typhoon intrusion campaign exposed telecom networks and drew scrutiny over how carriers protect sensitive communications. The agency said providers have already taken steps to strengthen their posture, but the decision reduces enforceable regulatory pressure on the sector.
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21.11.2025 18:01 2 articles · 7mo ago
FCC rescinds telecom cybersecurity ruling and withdraws NPRM
Initial DisclosureThe FCC moved to undo a prior telecom cybersecurity directive by rescinding its ruling and withdrawing the related proposal. That change immediately alters the regulatory expectations that had been placed on U.S. telecom carriers.
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- FCC rolls back cybersecurity rules for telcos, despite state-hacking risks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.11.2025 18:01
- FCC rolls back cybersecurity rules for telcos, despite state-hacking risks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.11.2025 18:01