Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks is holding a workshop next week, June 27, 2019, to hear from interested parties on how to address the national security threats posed by insecure equipment within our communications networks.
https://www.fcc.gov/document/commr-starks-announces-june-27-public-workshop-network-security
Panel 1: Find It – The Scope of the Problem
This panel will focus on how to identify which equipment poses a threat and where it is located.
Panel 2: Fix It – How to Ensure that Networks are Secure
This panel will consider options for fixing identified security problems, including discussion of what equipment needs to be fixed, whether replacing equipment is the best approach, or whether monitoring or other measures can be part of the solution.
Panel 3: Fund It – National Problems Require National Solutions
This panel will address questions regarding funding, including the amount required for equipment replacement and threat mitigation, pote
