NCSC updates its advice on managing high risk vendors within UK telecoms networks

Additional US sanctions against Huawei, announced in May 2020, have meant the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has had to revise its advice on how to manage the presence of high risk vendors (HRVs) in the UK’s telecommunications networks. Below is a round-up of publications explaining changes to the NCSC’s advice.

Advice: Updated NCSC advice on the use of equipment from high risk vendors in UK telecoms networks

The NCSC's revised guidance for the risk management of high risk vendors - including Huawei - in telecommunications networks.

Blog: A different future for telecoms in the UK

NCSC Technical Director Dr Ian Levy explains the technical impact of the recent US sanctions on the security of Huawei equipment in the UK.

Explainer: What is 5G, and how will it affect you?

For any further information, visit the NCSC website.