FCC Proposes Allowing Software-Based EAS Capabilities, Seeks Public Feedback
The FCC is preparing to adopt a further notice of proposed rulemaking on June 25 that would explore several changes to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Key proposals include allowing EAS capabilities to be implemented in software (though not cloud-based), requiring cybersecurity improvements to protect EAS against hijacking, and seeking feedback on various other modifications to the emergency alert infrastructure.
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The commission wants to explore more changes to EAS and WEA
The FCC this month is likely to require cybersecurity improvements to help protect the EAS system against hijacking
It has published the draft of a further notice of proposed rulemaking. If adopted on June 25, it will start taking feedback on its ideas.
One notable change would allow the implementation of EAS capabilities in software, though not the cloud
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