Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems; Protecting the Nation's Communications Systems From Cybersecurity Threats
cybersecurity · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2026-07-31 · Effective 2026-09-29 · 91 FR 48289
Document
Document number
2026-15601
Federal Register citation
91 FR 48289
CFR reference
47 CFR 11
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
cybersecurity
Publication date
2026-07-31
Effective date
2026-09-29
FCC docket
PS Docket Nos. 22-329, 25-224
Abstract
In the Report and Order, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or the Commission) seeks to preserve the public's trust in the Emergency Alert System (EAS) by requiring targeted cybersecurity improvements that will help protect against hijacking by cybercriminals and our nation's adversaries.