Sept. 29th Deadline to Implement FCC Cybersecurity Rules – FCC Releases FAQs to Answer Questions

Just a reminder that the FCC’s new cybersecurity rules become effective on September 29^th.   The rules require stations to:

• Adopt strong password security practices.

• Test and install security patches and security-related software and firmware upgrades promptly after those patches or upgrades are available.

• Use a network firewall or comparable practice to limit remote access to authorized devices and systems.

The FCC just released an FAQ page addressing a number of compliance issues.  The FAQs answer a number of questions raised during the webinar hosted by NYSBA.

You can access the FCC’s FAQs here.

You can access the compliance webinar here.

The FCC’s Order regarding compliance can be found here.

Our previous NewStream story discussing the requirements can be found here.