H.R. 2685 · 117th Congress

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Stage
Passed a chamber
Sponsor
Anna Eshoo
Introduced
2021-04-20
Latest action
2021-12-02 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Summary

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.