Brandis hits telcos with new security reforms

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[1] Reports are emerging about the federal government’s plan to introduce new laws that would force telcos and ISPs to hand over details of network changes and procurement plans.

[2] The Attorney-General’s department today revealed the proposed regulatory framework, ‘telecommunications security sector reforms’, aimed at managing national security risks associated with unauthorised access and interference with Australia’s telecommunications networks.

[3] The major concern of federal government is about the threat posed by suppliers of equipment and managed services that are located in foreign countries.

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[Source] Australian Information Technology News – Brandis hits telcos with new security reforms