FCC Tees Up Rules to Tighten National Security on Subsea Cables
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The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to launch a “major, comprehensive review” and update of rules governing submarine cables amid an increase in potential nation-state-sponsored attacks on the critical infrastructure.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said the review of the systems responsible for facilitating the flow of global internet traffic is long overdue. The agency previously granted cable landing licenses for 25 years “without requiring any update about who owns and controls the facility.”