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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Securing the Technology Supply Chain
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing to discuss public-private efforts to protect the U.S. information and communications technology () supply chain from foreign threats. The discussion focused on the role of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the implementation of recent federal policies regarding technology risks.
This hearing examines how the federal government and private industry are coordinating to identify and mitigate security risks in technology components like cell phones and 5G networks, which directly impacts national security and the integrity of U.S. digital infrastructure.
Who It Affects
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Federal Agencies
Agencies are required to follow federal directives regarding the removal of high-risk software and the implementation of supply chain security standards.
Technology Manufacturers
Companies in the ICT sector are subject to evolving federal policies and task force recommendations regarding supply chain transparency and security.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on October 16, 2019, by the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- The committee reviewed an interim report from a CISA-led task force regarding ICT supply chain risk management.
- The task force report covers threat information sharing, white-listing, and threat evaluation practices.
- The committee discussed the role of the Federal Acquisition Security Council in managing supply chain risks.
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- The hearing addressed the implementation of Executive Order 13873, which targets foreign-made technology risks.
- The committee noted the 2012 Senate Intelligence Committee report identifying security risks associated with ZTE and Huawei.
- The Department of Homeland Security directed federal agencies to remove Kaspersky anti-virus software in 2018 due to security concerns.
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Shift toward public-private collaboration
The hearing highlights a transition from purely government-led security mandates to a collaborative task force model involving private industry.
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