Government Regulations FCC approves new cybersecurity rules for emergency alerts and undersea cables June 26, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) The Federal Communications Commission approved new rules Thursday that boost cybersecurity regulations for the nation’s emergency alert systems and update security rules for the nation’s undersea cables, as reported by CyberScoop. The new regulations aim to protect the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) from hijacking attacks. These systems, used for disseminating critical information during emergencies, will now require participants to implement basic cyber hygiene practices such as strong passwords, timely security patches, and firewalls. A new authentication ID system will also be implemented to verify alerts before they are submitted, preventing unauthorized or duplicate messages. In parallel, the FCC updated its submarine cable regulations for the first time in decades. While some undersea cable providers will be exempt from stringent national security licensing reviews if they self-certify to high security standards, others will face new licensing requirements. These updates aim to enhance cybersecurity in critical functions and address supply chain vulnerabilities, while also streamlining the licensing process for trusted providers. Source: CyberScoop SC Staff Related Government Regulations Google to use IP addresses for ad measurement and personalization in EEA, UK, and Switzerland SC Staff June 18, 2026 This new practice marks a shift because IP addresses are considered personal data under GDPR and UK law, requiring user consent for such uses. Government Regulations House fails to renew FISA surveillance law amid controversy SC Staff June 12, 2026 The House voted against renewing Section 702 of FISA, a law that allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect vast amounts of information, including data on Americans, to identify foreign threats. AI/ML Trump executive order on AI calls for voluntary 30-day review period Steve Zurier June 3, 2026 Trump AI order proposes a 30-day voluntary review of frontier models before public release. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Business Impact Analysis (BIA) British Standard 7799 Chain of Custody Competitive Intelligence Data Custodian Due Care Due Diligence You can skip this ad in 5 seconds