Geek-Guy.com

Category: Government, Laws and Regulations, Network Security, Security, Telecommunications Industry

FCC reversal removes federal cyber safeguards targeting telecom weaknesses post-Salt Typhoon attacks

The US federal government is rolling back mandates intended to protect critical infrastructure following the widespread Salt Typhoon attacks. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has reversed a January 2025 Declaratory Ruling requiring US telecom providers to adopt and certify stricter cybersecurity measures. The ruling took effect under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA),…