Russian Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Flagged As Risk To National Security
Apr 6, 2022 ·
2m 32s
Download and listen anywhere
Download your favorite episodes and enjoy them, wherever you are! Sign up or log in now to access offline listening.
Description
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has deemed all products and services from the Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky an unacceptable risk to national security. The move comes in an effort to...
show more
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has deemed all products and services from the Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky an unacceptable risk to national security.
The move comes in an effort to uphold 2019's Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act, which requires the agency to publish a list that details any communications equipment or services which may present a risk to national security.
The company's inclusion on the list means it is banned from receiving support from the FCC's Universal Service Fund.
Reuters reports that the $8 billion funds is used to maintain communications services in rural areas and for low-income users and facilities.
show less
The move comes in an effort to uphold 2019's Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act, which requires the agency to publish a list that details any communications equipment or services which may present a risk to national security.
The company's inclusion on the list means it is banned from receiving support from the FCC's Universal Service Fund.
Reuters reports that the $8 billion funds is used to maintain communications services in rural areas and for low-income users and facilities.
Information
Author | Africa Business Radio |
Organization | Africa Business Radio |
Website | - |
Tags |
Copyright 2024 - Spreaker Inc. an iHeartMedia Company