The committee released a memo stating that “small lapses” led to many prominent cyberattacks this year.
Calls are growing louder for mandatory breach reporting for cybersecurity incidents.
Small provider says cost and fast-moving deadlines making it hard to implement robocall regulations.
Hawaii official estimates that 10 million spoofed and robocalls go unreported.
Discussion has emerged about the pandemic's impact on the physical supply, but software is important, too.
The biggest risk is likely to come through enforcement actions by state attorneys general and civil litigation, says Marashlian.
Brad Smith said information sharing is critical for preventative measures against cyberattacks.
Comcast's Noopur Davis says cyber attackers share information better than the private sector.
Organizations say preponderance of illegal calls don't come from facilities-based providers.
The agency proposed rules for public comment on that would further restrict illegal use of numbering resources.
Proposed legislation would make it mandatory for companies to report cyberattacks.
The committee approved five bills dealing with protecting networks and educating the public on cyberattacks.
Experts advocate a new framework that better accommodates the global tech economy by removing data localization barriers.
Angus King, I-Maine, also said companies should go through hack testing to beef up security.
Experts praise Amazon's cloud services, as competition in the space accelerates and as the feds tackle cybersecurity concerns.
Countries can work together to solidify defenses against cyberattacks, a conference heard.
The FCC has voted to bring in an online portal to collect individual complaints about robocalls and ID spoofing.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said more funding will go toward cybersecurity concerns.
Efforts to shore up the security of government systems will require continued investment from Congress.
The FCC voted to cut the time small providers had to become STIR/SHAKEN compliant by one year.
Advocates want age 13 and over for privacy protection as Senate sees COPPA reform proposal.
Ajit Ghuman said Americans generally would pay more for full privacy -- including on smartphone purchases.
FCBA panelists discuss data privacy and consumer protection challenges for the Biden administration.
April 1, 2021 — A Congresswoman from Washington State, who introduced federal legislation that would be the first national consumer […]
March 29, 2021 – Laws addressing how much data can be collected should be among new regulations that must ensure […]
March 11, 2021 – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, D-N.J., on Thursday called for an update to […]
March 10, 2021 – Experts said Tuesday that cybersecurity should be one of the top priorities for every business, but […]
March 8, 2021—Experts are concerned about the privacy implications emanating from the use of virtual and cross reality devices, which […]
March 2, 2021 –Experts are warning about the lack of understanding of the privacy implications of bitcoin, following Treasury Secretary […]
WASHINGTON, February 24, 2021 – In the first public hearing on the topic since the SolarWinds cyberattack in December, industry […]
February 23, 2021 – The data breach suffered by SolarWinds in December illustrates the need for better communications between industry […]
February 16, 2021 – As the educational technology industry sees an explosion of interest as more kids are schooled at […]
February 15, 2021 – Today, every company and website seem to have a complex and jargon-filled privacy policy that is […]
February 14, 2021 – A public policy manager for Google defended the search engine giant’s trustworthiness and status during a […]
February 11, 2021 – Hardware components should be built separately from software to minimize the risk of cyberattacks, experts say. […]
February 8, 2021 – When sharing content in any form, publishers need to understand the legality and impact of the […]
February 7, 2021 – Differences in the intellectual property and privacy landscape between Europe and the United States account are […]
February 3, 2021 – Data is and always has been subject to attacks by mal-intentioned hackers. But there may be […]
February 3, 2021—The range and number of devices on broadband networks is causing problems in the internet-connected home, and internet […]
January 29, 2021—A chain reaction of state-led data privacy initiatives has ignited across the country as states consider consumer data […]
Inspector General report finds "dozens" of cases of EBB abuse across the country.
Sohn and Biden NTIA nominee Alan Davidson will undergo confirmation hearings next Wednesday.
TPI released their broadband map, which tracks speeds, availability, and adoption rates across the country.
The companies agree to consumer protection measures as conditions of the transaction.
One of the most important recent developments in the deployment of broadband infrastructure.
In this event, we'll explore the perspective of the NTIA and state agencies charged with implementing IIJA.
Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place on Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. You can watch the December 1, 2021,...
Panelists note shifting definition of offensive content.
Another $1 billion in broadband expansion funds could be available in the Build Back Better Act, which passed the House...
President Biden’s social safety net and climate package now faces hurdles in the Senate.
The measure would increase access for those seeking emergency mental health assistance.
Senators pointed to FCC's initiatives on mapping, which will need to be good to maximize federal funds for broadband.
The registration comes after the company rebranded to Meta, taking it beyond its social media origins.
Rural advocates are asking for accountability for infrastructure bill spending on broadband.
Collaboration between community leaders will be essential in ensuring success of the Biden infrastructure bill in California.
Among the bills sent to the House, the committee passed two on telecom and one on consumer safety.
The Chinese telecom manufacturer is looking at licensing its designs to another company amid cratering profits.
The agency released a statement of objectives earlier this month.
The groups sent a letter emphasizing the need for internet access expansion ahead of Wednesday confirmation hearings.
Calls are growing louder for mandatory breach reporting for cybersecurity incidents.
Industry reactions to Biden's signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 on Monday.
President Biden celebrated $65 billion for broadband deployment.
Former head of NTIA said it could cost $12 billion.
The White House is holding a signing ceremony for President Biden to sign the infrastructure bill into law.
Over 400,000 locations across the U.S. will get broadband in this funding wave.
The newly signed bill puts the U.S. on the offensive against Chinese companies such as Huawei and ZTE.
Bringing internet capability to communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley is the focus of a new effort.
Funds made available by the infrastructure bill will not need solid maps to make spending efficient, experts agree.
Raimondo said to expect relatively quick turnaround on broadband affordability and job creation, longer timeline on fiber buildouts.
Bluepeak is investing $25 million in a high-speed broadband network in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
The project is funded by a National Science Foundation grant and keeps diversity and inclusion in mind for its research...
Supply chain issues are impacting Dish's ability to bring on new customers, company says.
City’s technology staff has been working with a consultant to draft design recommendations for the fiber network.
Cost of moderation another factor as to why some experts say standardized content moderation policies may not work for all.
Tim Wu said 'supermajority' of Americans think government needs to address monopolies.
More experts weight in on the debate about whether the 12 GHz band can coexist with 5G operations.
Small provider says cost and fast-moving deadlines making it hard to implement robocall regulations.
Rural Wireless Association is concerned rip and replace will not compensate for costs related to supply chain and labor issues.
A new county-level data and maps will help researchers and leaders understand impacts of the EBB program.
The passage of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act presents an unparalleled opportunity for advocates of Better Broadband, Better Lives.
