Telecoms Security and Diversification Working Group

Covering both fixed and wireless infrastructure, the working group explores topics such as the 5G core, complexity, regulation, security, resilience and risk management and private networks to determine industry best practice.

What is the Telecoms Security Act 2021 (TSA) ?

The Telecoms Security Act 2021 (TSA) came into force on 1 October 2022, and is made up three 'layers'. The first layer strengthens the security duties of public telecoms providers by amending the Electronic Communications Act 2003.The Act also gives the government new powers to designate High Risk Vendors and issue directives imposing controls on the use of their goods, services and facilities by public communications providers. The second layer includes the Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations 2022 which public communication providers must follow. The final layer contains technical guidance in a new Code of Practice underpinning the Act.

techUK played a key role in shaping the act on behalf of its members.

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19 Nov 2024

Event recording: Satellite Connectivity at the UK Space Agency

techUK hosted the UK Space Agency's Telecommunications team for a webinar on current and upcoming NTN projects

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Our future networks: Motivating and maintaining telecoms diversification - the techUK podcast

techUK · The techUK Podcast Episode 25 - Motivating And Maintaining Telecoms Diversification

techUK's podcast episode 25 features an interview with the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Chair of the Science and Technology Committee, to discuss the recent publication of the report: 5G market diversification and wider lessons for critical and emerging technologies. The second part of the episode features a roundtable discussion with Attilio Zani – Telecom Infra Project, Peter Claydon - Picocom, and Helen Duncan.

Listen to the full episode for more insight on how the telecoms sector can further foster a cohesive ecosystem, filled with innovation, opportunity and setting the right path in motivating and maintaining telecoms diversification.