UK communications regulator overseeing telecoms security under NIS and Telecoms Security Act.
Ofcom is the UK regulator for communications services including telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services. Ofcom enforces NIS Regulations for the telecoms sector and implements the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 requirements. Telecoms providers must meet security requirements, report incidents, and may face direction on high-risk vendor equipment. Ofcom's telecoms security framework creates significant obligations for network operators.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Ofcom enforces telecoms security requirements. The Telecoms Security Act creates new obligations around network security and high-risk vendors. Telecoms providers must understand and meet these requirements.