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China Unicom

FCC revokes China Unicom authorization to operate telecom services over national security concerns

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an order directing “China Unicom Americas to discontinue any domestic or international services that it provides pursuant to its section 214 authority within sixty days following the release of the Order.” The agency’s actions…

New GAO report focuses on federal government lapses in protecting critical infrastructure

New GAO report focuses on federal government lapses in protecting critical infrastructure

A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) identified the need for the federal government to develop and execute a comprehensive national cyber strategy and strengthen its role in protecting the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure. The agency also…

surface transportation

TSA issues security directives for surface transportation systems, associated infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) division announced on Thursday two new security directives and additional guidance for voluntary measures for surface transportation systems and associated infrastructure. These initiatives aim to strengthen cybersecurity across the transportation…

ENISA flags cybersecurity skills shortage - identifies measures to bolster workforce

ENISA flags cybersecurity skills shortage; identifies measures to bolster workforce

Close on the heels of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) focusing on improving federal cybersecurity talent, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) identified a cybersecurity skills shortage. The number of skilled and qualified workers is not enough to…

railway sector

ENISA’s report for railway sector provides assistance on how to assess, mitigate cyber risks

The EU Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA, has released a report for the railway sector that will provide European railway undertakings (RUs) and infrastructure managers (IMs) information on how to assess and manage cyber risks. In addition, the report seeks to…

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