cybersecurity

The FCC is set to vote on new rules tightening the integrity and security of electronic device testing, including restrictions on labs in countries lacking trade agreements with the U.S. and new requirements for foreign employee disclosure, enforcement procedures, and expedited review for trusted labs.

The FCC has added foreign-made consumer internet routers to its Covered List following an interagency determination that such devices pose unacceptable national security risks. The action cites supply chain vulnerabilities and links to recent cyberattacks—including the Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon incidents—that targeted critical U.S. infrastructure.

Explore the future of electromagnetic compatibility and compliance engineering. From 5G and IoT to AI-driven testing and electric vehicles, discover emerging technologies, innovations, and challenges shaping EMC standards and ensuring reliable, interference-free electronic systems.

The FCC has reversed a January ruling that would have held telecom carriers legally accountable for cybersecurity protocols, sparking internal dissent. Commissioner Anna Gomez warned the reversal "leaves the country less secure" amid rising threats, while the Commission cited other recent security initiatives.

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released for public comment a draft of its latest update to its cybersecurity framework quick-start guide.

New harmonized EU cybersecurity standards EN 18031-X took effect August 2025, requiring radio equipment manufacturers to conduct risk assessments across three overlapping standards. Despite similar requirement codes, critical differences in text and restrictions can impact compliance strategies.

As connected medical devices become more integral to patient care, ensuring their cybersecurity is critical to both patient safety and regulatory compliance. This article explores how the IEEE 2621™ standard and its associated certification program provide a structured, standards-based approach for engineers to design, validate, and secure these devices throughout their lifecycle

Achieving a balance between effective cyber protection and free trade can present multiple challenges. In this article, we outline recent and upcoming cybersecurity protections that are being enacted in the U.S., Canada, the European Union (EU), and other jurisdictions.

The European Union’s 2024 Cyber Resilience Act makes complying with the cybersecurity standards in the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) mandatory. Your firmware developers may need a significant amount of time to implement the provisions, so if you have not already started securing your product to the new regulation, you need to do so now.

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released an updated version of its Privacy Framework in an effort to better align it with its Cybersecurity Guidelines.