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117th Congress · House

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Subjects: Computer security and identity theft · Congressional oversight · Consumer affairs · Homeland security · Telephone and wireless communication · Science, Technology, Communications

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks.
  • House passed it on Dec 1, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. The report shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which these providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.

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