NAB Applauds FCC Action to Strengthen Emergency Alert System Cybersecurity and Reliability

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NAB Applauds FCC Action to Strengthen Emergency Alert System Cybersecurity and Reliability

Washington, D.C. � The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today welcomed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) adoption of a Report and Order to strengthen the cybersecurity of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking examining additional ways to improve the nation's public warning infrastructure.

The following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

�NAB appreciates Chairman Carr�s leadership in strengthening and modernizing the Emergency Alert System. We are pleased with the Commission�s newly adopted Report and Order, which establishes reasonable safeguards to enhance the cybersecurity of EAS.

Local radio and television stations play a vital role in delivering trusted emergency information to communities when it matters most. Ensuring that EAS remains secure, reliable and effective is essential to that mission.

We also support the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and appreciate the Commission�s approval of NAB�s petition to consider software-based EAS alert processing as an alternative to dedicated physical hardware. By allowing broadcasters to deploy security updates more quickly, reduce equipment downtime and strengthen system redundancy, this proposal can help ensure stations are better positioned to deliver critical emergency information when communities need it most.

NAB looks forward to working with Chairman Carr, the FCC and stakeholders to advance this effort while maintaining the reliability Americans depend on during emergencies.�

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The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at nab.org.

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