Our Scans · (SFS.1.00) Communications Security · Weekly Summary

• [New] Like other communications providers, VoIP providers subject to Foreign Adversary Control that directly access U.S. numbering resources in order to provide their service could pose an unacceptable risk to national security. Federal Register
• Security and deterrence in the coming decade will not be determined solely by legacy platforms, but by dominance in emerging defence tech such as autonomous weapons systems, surveillance and defence systems, cyber and electronic warfare, resilient communications, and rapid manufacturing at scale. CEPA
• The US National Security Agency published guidance specifically warning about HNDL attacks, noting that adversaries are actively archiving intercepted communications with the intent to decrypt them in the coming decade. yellow.com
• Quantum computers, once fully mature, will be able to break most of today's encryption - including RSA and ECC, the standards that protect your bank transactions, emails, and national security communications. allinonevibe
• The Federal Communications Commission will vote on new rules to ensure integrity, security, and reciprocity in electronic device testing. Benton Foundation
• Once host-state security begins to deteriorate around major population clusters, once airports or ports face credible disruption, or once communications degrade sharply, India should shift from advisory mode to execution mode. Life of Soldiers
• Companies that harmonize chip-to-cloud stacks with safety and security certifications will be positioned to scale SDVs globally while avoiding fragmentation and technical debt, a theme visible across supplier communications from Bosch, Continental, and cloud leaders. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology seek comment on a proposal to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain communications equipment that has been determined to pose unacceptable national security risks. Changeflow
• Predictive Analysis: Russia will likely rotate replacement battalion commanders into the Zaporizhzhia sector with enhanced communications security protocols, though Ukrainian ISR coverage of rear areas means newly assigned officers could face similar targeting exposure within weeks of arrival. Drone Warfare
• There will have a substantial impact for secure and rapid communications on both disaster response and national security as a result of initiatives such as Starlink, which increase access and position the space economy. GovCon Wire
• The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday is expected to approve a proposal that would seek public feedback on ways to tighten national security standards and streamline oversight of undersea internet cable systems that route nearly all of the world's internet traffic. Nextgov/FCW
• Some U.S. communications networks are vulnerable to cyber exploits that may pose significant risks to national security, public safety, and business operations. databreaches.net
• A Federal Communications Commission announcement in December that all foreign made drones and services are deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security has sparked interest in domestic production of drones. TheFencePost.com
• The delayed detection suggests initial operational security success, and even temporary access provides valuable intelligence on Starlink's military applications and vulnerabilities for future conflicts involving space-based communications. Drone Warfare
• The Home Office will continue to support the existing mission-critical communications platform, Airwave, ensuring its reliability, security, and operational sustainability until the full transition of the last live users to ESN is complete. GOV.UK
• The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning that Winter Storm Fern could disrupt power grids, communications networks, and critical digital infrastructure as millions across the US brace for severe winter weather. CyberNews
• Attacks such as the Salt Typhoon campaign have reportedly enabled Chinese intelligence to compromise critical infrastructure and access sensitive communications, escalating concerns about U.S. national security vulnerabilities. The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies

Last updated: 23 June 2026