The Webinar will be held on Sept. 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET
The FCC has enacted new cybersecurity rules for all broadcasters. The rules go into effect on Sept. 29, 2026. The NAB and the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations (NASBA) will host an online seminar with leading experts in the field focusing on compliance with the new rules.
This is an important online seminar for all stations regardless of size. The FCC expects all stations to comply with the following:
- Adopt strong password security practices.
- Test and install security patches and security-related software and firmware upgrades promptly after those patches or upgrades are available.
- Use a network firewall or comparable practice to limit remote access to authorized devices and systems.
The webinar is free, but registration is required. The panelists are:
Wayne Pacena, associate director of Engineering, KAMU-TV and KAMU-FM
Edward Czarnecki, Ph.D., vice president of Global and Government Affairs, Digital Alert Systems
Harold Price, president, Sage Alerting Systems
The event moderators are:
Dave Arland, executive director, Indiana Broadcasters Association
David Donovan, president, New York State Broadcasters Association
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