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U.S. House Passes Bill to Requiring FCC to Limit New Authorizations for Chinese Equipment, Prohibit Revocation

Security Industry Association

3919 , the Secure Equipment Act of 2021, which now awaits further action in the U.S. would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules prohibiting “equipment authorization” for certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R.

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Don't let cybersecurity frameworks scare you, you're already working towards compliance

Scott R. Davis

In cybersecurity that framework, or the “best practices”, is used for determining risk tolerance while securing systems, networks, software, devices, and data. After years of paying claims, insurers are looking to better protect themselves from claims which should then force businesses to improve their cybersecurity posture as well.

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How Telcos Can Ready Their IT Infrastructures for Telco (Services) Act Compliance

Pure Storage

How Telcos Can Ready Their IT Infrastructures for Telco (Services) Act Compliance by Pure Storage Blog The telecommunications landscape is continually evolving, and with this evolution comes the need for updated regulations and security measures. One of these new regulations is the UK’s Telecommunications Security Framework.

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FCC Adopts New Rules Implementing the Secure Equipment Act of 2021

Security Industry Association

FCC prohibits new device authorizations for Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance products on the FCC's Covered List. Following its adoption earlier this month, on November 25 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published its Report and Order as required by the Secure Equipment Act of 2021.

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NDAA Section 889 Update: Grant Funding Eligibility for Equipment Replacement

Security Industry Association

Since 2018, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has provided timely updates to members about implementation of “Section 889” U.S. government procurement and grant prohibitions on certain Chinese video surveillance and telecommunication equipment, as a benefit to SIA members and their customers.

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IntelligentSIA: 12 Ways to Get Involved With SIA This Month

Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: APF Technologies , Concentric Security , Constant Technologies , Dataspeed Inc. 9, SIA will host the Vertical Insights Symposium on Energy Sector Safety and Security. At SIA Honors, we'll present the most respected awards in the security industry.

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SIA New Member Profile: Veridas

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Veridas develops solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI) so people can verify their identities in an agile and simple way using their biometrics. Santos, business development director, Americas, at Veridas, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.