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Legal notices issued to 35 UK operators as government responds to consultation on Huawei

A UK cybersecurity regulator could be required to ensure device manufacturers comply with new security regulations, MPs heard today.

On 8 September 2022, the UK Government introduced the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) by way of amendment to the National Security Bill (the Bill).

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The regulations will be laid out alongside a draft code of practice providing guidance on how providers can comply with them

New rules for broadband and mobile companies to come into force in October, with Ofcom wielding power to issue heavy fines

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Service providers currently decide on their own network standards, but lack the incentives to use the best security

Up until now telecoms security was governed by the companies themselves - but new powers will be given to communications regulator Ofcom.

New regulations and a code of practice will require firms to protect their networks from the threat of cyber attacks.