Synopsis Telecom Service Providers (TSP) are required to connect new devices which are designated ‘Trusted Products”, the government said. The Designated Authority will make its determination based on approval of a committee headed by Deputy NSA. Agencies The government said that the present Directive does not envisage mandatory replacement of the existing equipment already inducted in the networks of the telecom service providers. NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Security has given its approval for the National Security Directive on the Telecommunication Sector. The decision was taken to ensure India’s national security. Under this, the government will declare a list of trusted sources/products for the benefit of telecom service providers in order to maintain integrity of supply chain security.