The U.S. FCC is conducting its first in-depth review of submarine cable rules since 2001, responding to national security dynamics. The proposed regulations require all cable landing license applicants and licensees to certify the establishment of cybersecurity risk management plans, ensuring systematic protection of submarine cable infrastructure. New requirements mandate the identification of risks, mitigation strategies, and the protective measures applied to safeguard system integrity and confidentiality. This initiative reflects a heightened focus on the cybersecurity landscape, with the FCC inviting public comments on these significant revisions.
The FCC's first comprehensive review of submarine cable rules since 2001 aims to enhance protection for the nation's submarine cable infrastructure amid evolving national security concerns.
All applicants for cable landing licenses must now certify that they have developed and implemented cybersecurity risk management plans, reflecting the growing prioritization of cybersecurity.
Existing licensees are also required to provide a certification for the first time, focusing on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their systems.
The FCC is soliciting comments on the proposed measures, which intend to bolster the cybersecurity frameworks for submarine cables essential to national security.
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