Bill 118 hr 10408, also known as the "Telecommunications Security Act," aims to address the security threats facing military and commercial telecommunications networks in the United States related to the Signaling System 7 (SS7) telecommunication protocol standard. The bill proposes the establishment of an interagency working group that will assess the challenges of protecting these networks from security threats.
The working group will be responsible for identifying and analyzing the vulnerabilities in military and commercial telecommunications networks that are associated with the SS7 protocol standard. Additionally, the group will develop strategies and recommendations for enhancing the security of these networks and mitigating the risks posed by potential security threats.
The bill emphasizes the importance of safeguarding telecommunications networks, particularly those used by the military and commercial sectors, from cyber attacks and other security breaches. By establishing an interagency working group to assess these challenges and develop solutions, the Telecommunications Security Act aims to strengthen the security of these critical networks and protect them from potential threats.
In addition to assessing the challenges of protecting military and commercial telecommunications networks, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to telecommunications security. Overall, the Telecommunications Security Act seeks to address the growing concerns surrounding the security of telecommunications networks in the United States and ensure that they are adequately protected from security threats.