cybersecurity

Man looking at phone while passing by Huawei store (© Mark Schiefelbein/AP Images)

U.S. further limits Huawei and ZTE

The U.S. has declared the Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE national security threats and blocked use of federal subsidies for the companies' equipment.
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Global consensus grows on risks of China’s 5G firms

Countries and companies around the world are recognizing the risks posed by untrustworthy 5G telecommunications equipment supplied by Chinese firms.
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Defending America’s cyberfrontier with a 5G ‘clean path’

As countries adopt 5G, learn what the United States is doing to protect its diplomatic systems from untrustworthy telecom companies.
Graphic about steps universities take to protect sensitive research (AAU)

How universities protect sensitive research [infographic]

Universities around the world are taking steps to protect their sensitive research from attempts by the Chinese Communist Party or others to steal it.
Man standing inside antenna testing room (© Jason Lee/Reuters)

Beijing could use 5G to further repress citizens

5G technology will have many benefits, but Beijing may use data to track and oppress people around the world, a U.S. government official says.
Jens Stoltenberg at lectern (© Virginia Mayo/AP Images)

NATO’s Stoltenberg: 5G security is crucial

New technologies like 5G and facial recognition will change society. But China's abuse of these technologies puts countries and people at risk.
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5G: Who can you trust?

5G wireless will soon be everywhere, but do you trust the companies that are building the 5G networks? How can you tell they won't compromise your data?
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Making cyberspace safer

The U.S. is working with partners to prevent malicious activity in cyberspace while maintaining the many benefits people expect from the internet.
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‘Warsaw Process’ initiative promotes stability in cyberspace

An international partnership on Middle East peace is seeking to bolster cybersecurity amid increasing threats in the region and beyond.