Telecommunications industry
The Ministry of Communications (MoC) issued the Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025, on June 24, 2025, under Section 22(1) and Section 56(2) (v) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These Draft Rules propose to amend The Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, aiming to enhance the
European Union
As modern information and communication technologies become increasingly ubiquitous in everyday life and business environments, so too does the risk of their abuse, according to a new study from the University of Zilina. The research emphasizes the importance of cyber resilience in mitigating these risks, particularly in the context of
European Union
The Network and Information Security Directive 2, Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2), aims to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience within the European Union. This directive imposes uniform risk management and reporting obligations on both "essential" and "important" entities, expanding the scope beyond traditional critical infrastructure providers. Companies
Telecommunications industry
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is crafting a comprehensive cybersecurity framework to protect digital infrastructure and ensure consumer safety in the country's telecommunications industry. The initiative aims to address emerging security challenges and create a secure digital economy in Nigeria. NCC's Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham
Telecommunications industry
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has imposed a record fine of 134.79 billion won ($97 million) on SK Telecom for a data breach that compromised the personal data of 23,244,649 LTE and 5G subscribers. The breach, which occurred in April, involved the hacking
Telecommunications industry
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pushing forward with plans to introduce a comprehensive cybersecurity framework to safeguard the country's telecom infrastructure and bolster consumer safety in the digital space. Expected to take effect in 2026, the framework aims to tackle emerging security challenges and support Nigeria'
European Union
The NIS 2 Directive, a European Union cybersecurity framework, requires companies in various sectors to implement significant technical and organizational measures to manage cybersecurity risks. The directive places cybersecurity as a top management responsibility, making it essential for regional businesses to set up their cybersecurity management governance in line with
European Union
The European Union's Data Act is set to introduce a new fairness regime governing contracts related to access to and use of data in business-to-business agreements. This new framework sets limitations on when and how certain terms can be imposed, and prohibits unfair contractual terms in data-sharing agreements.
Telecommunications industry
Chinese hackers are targeting foreign governments, key services, and critical infrastructure with known vulnerabilities, prompting international warnings to strengthen cybersecurity. Key Takeaways: * The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and 12 other international partners have issued a joint warning to Chinese hackers targeting critical sectors, including telecoms, transport, and military infrastructure.
Telecommunications industry
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an opinion upholding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) 2024 revisions to its data breach reporting and customer notification rules. The revised rules aim to protect sensitive customer data, including Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) and personally identifiable information (PII), from
European Union
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) imposes strict obligations on businesses processing personal data, introducing hefty fines for non-compliance. The calculation of GDPR penalties is a meticulous process, taking into account multiple factors to ensure fines are proportionate and dissuasive. In this guide, we'll
European Union
The European Commission has issued a regulation to correct certain language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1366, which supplements Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing a network code on sector-specific rules for cybersecurity aspects of cross-border electricity flows. The regulation aims
