A public draft of proposed EAS rules being circulated by the FCC would require EAS participants, including broadcasters, to certify annually that they have implemented a cybersecurity risk management ...

— Government agencies and their private partners say that, although there are complications in the rollout of the improved Emergency Alert System, all elements of their plan appear to be moving ...

Ed. Note: The EAS CAP compliance deadline, mentioned in this story, has since been extended. See story. WASHINGTON — Some broadcasters are taking tentative steps to prepare for the enhanced Emergency ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. WASHINGTON— At least some Emergency Alert System observers sound encouraged by the FCC’s plans to ...

As concerns about ransomware and other cybersecurity risks grow, the National Association of Broadcasters is urging the FCC to develop a standardized cybersecurity risk management plan template for ...

The NAB continues to push a software-based solution for Emergency Alert System equipment, allowing broadcasters to replace physical encoder/decoder hardware with digital options. The suggestions build ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eight months and four weeks ago, the FCC conducted a nationwide emergency alert test, with radio and TV stations sending alerts via the Emergency Alert System and mobile phones ...