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The seal for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seen in the Commission’s briefing room during a meeting at FCC headquarters on February 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. The commission unanimously passed two new proposed regulations to crack down on foreign call centers and robocallers. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

FCC pushes new rules to crack down on robocallers, foreign call centers

Two measures aim to make it harder for robocallers to obtain valid U.S. phone numbers and pressure companies to onshore call center services.

Mar 26, 2026 By Derek B. Johnson

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 20: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr (R) speaks with Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) after attending the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief trophy in the East Room of the White House March 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump presented the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the Navy Midshipmen football team, the winner of the 2025 Army-Navy football game. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Critics call FCC router rule a ‘big swing’ that could create more supply chain uncertainty

The choice to ban all foreign-made routers instead of targeting known risks could create legal and supply chain disruptions with unclear national security returns.

Mar 24, 2026 By Derek B. Johnson

The long-awaited Trump cyber strategy has arrived

The administration also released an executive order on cybercrime and fraud.

Mar 6, 2026 By Tim Starks

CISA to host industry feedback sessions on cyber incident reporting regulation

One industry official told CyberScoop the town halls are probably not what CIRCIA needs right now.

Feb 12, 2026 By Tim Starks

Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, testifies during the DHS oversight hearing in the Cannon House office building on Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

Acting CISA chief says DHS funding lapse would limit, halt some agency work

Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala said it could affect everything from responding to threats to finalizing CIRCIA regulations.

Feb 11, 2026 By Tim Starks

Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market

As the U.S. promises a light-touch approach to AI regulation, businesses and other stakeholders must work out the rules of the road for themselves.

Feb 9, 2026 By Derek B. Johnson

Sean Cairncross, as CEO of the Millenium Challenge Corporation, speaks onstage during the 2019 Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. (Photo by Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit)

Sean Cairncross’ cybersecurity agenda: less regulation, more cooperation

Cut the regulatory burden, boost information sharing, and get Congress moving: that’s the pitch as the White House readies a new cyber strategy.

Feb 3, 2026 By Tim Starks

OMB rescinds ‘burdensome’ Biden-era secure software memo

Russell Vought’s updated memo using a common attestation form voluntary. A critic told CyberScoop it’s the “first major policy step back” on cybersecurity under Trump.

Jan 26, 2026 By Tim Starks

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., speaks to reporters before attending an afternoon Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on Sep. 29, 2023. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Hill warning: Don’t put cyber offense before defense

A House hearing weighed the pros and cons from the Trump administration and some lawmakers to step up cyber offensive operations.

Jan 13, 2026 By Tim Starks

DEK: The regulations, put in place after President Joe Biden’s voice was cloned, imposes $10,000 fines on telecoms that file false or late caller information. (Image Credit: Getty Images)

FCC finalizes new penalties for robocall violators

The regulations, put in place after President Joe Biden’s voice was cloned, imposes $10,000 fines on telecoms that file false or late caller information.

Jan 6, 2026 By Derek B. Johnson