Major wireless and broadband providers are scheduled witnesses at a...
Major wireless and broadband providers are scheduled witnesses at a cybersecurity hearing Wednesday before the House Communications Subcommittee. The witnesses are AT&T Chief Security Officer Edward Amoroso, Comcast Vice President-Internet Systems Jason Livingood, CenturyLink Chief Security Officer David Mahon and…
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MetroPCS Chief Information Officer John Olsen. A majority staff memo (http://xrl.us/bmw2h8) released Monday offered some clues as the subcommittee’s direction on cybersecurity. “Industry adoption of a voluntary code of conduct and best practices” could enhance cybersecurity, said the majority, saying such an approach has worked in Australia. Current law may restrict or discourage ISPs from sharing information about cyber threats, the subcommittee memo said. “Consumer education is key to securing communications networks,” it said. “Streamlining the ability of network providers to equip consumers with this information and the tools to secure their online lives will secure all networks from evolving cyberthreats.” The hearing follows up on a hearing last month (CD Feb 9 p13). Wednesday’s hearing starts at 10 a.m. in Room 2123, Rayburn Building.