1、 “Trusted Research,Analysis and Insight in IT&Telecom Security”Aligning Spectrum Policy with Cybersecurity Goals By Patrick Donegan,Principal Analyst,HardenStance Sponsored by May 2023 White Paper May 2023|Aligning Spectrum Policy with Cybersecurity Goals 2 Executive Summary Spectrum policy should a

2、ttach more weight to a users incentive and ability to defend Americas wireless networks against high impact cyber-attacks whether they be by nation state adversaries like China or other cyber threat actors.The licensed spectrum model drives high standards,accountability,and a high degree of commonal

3、ity and predictability in the way wireless carriers protect and curate spectrum assets against cyber threats.They have mature operating models for protecting the network as well as for reporting cyber incidents.Exclusive spectrum licensing is best for ensuring that the cybersecurity posture of users

4、 aligns with national cybersecurity and broader national security goals.Balancing spectrum policy for a new American era As the Federal Communications Commission(FCC)and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA)deliberate over the release of spectrum in the lower mid-band,

5、competing stakeholders who disagree on many details can nevertheless find themselves agreeing on the need for a“balanced”national spectrum policy.The balance that needs to be struck is across the interests of key stakeholders such as the federal government(civilian and military);business interests w

6、ith a stake in licensed spectrum(e.g.the wireless and aviation sectors)as well as the many commercial and non-commercial users of unlicensed spectrum.At a more granular level,balance is needed to ensure spectrum policy can support several different,even conflicting,macro-policy goals like business i