Author/Source: Brian Krebs See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains why the U.S. government might ban network devices from a company called TP-Link. You will learn about the security concerns that could lead to this ban and how it relates to previous actions against other tech companies.
Technical Subject Understandability
Intermediate
Analogy/Comparison
Imagine the government is thinking about banning a popular brand of building materials because they are worried these materials might have a secret weakness that could let someone easily break into important buildings.
Why It Matters
The U.S. government is concerned that devices from companies like TP-Link could be used by foreign governments to spy or cause problems with U.S. internet networks. For example, the article mentions that the government has previously banned other Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE from being used in critical infrastructure due to similar national security worries.
Related Terms
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National security, Supply chain, Internet of Things (IoT). Jargon Conversion: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is a government group that makes rules for communication technology in the U.S. National security is about keeping a country safe from threats, especially from other countries. A supply chain is all the steps a product takes from being made to reaching the customer. Internet of Things (IoT) refers to everyday objects like smart cameras or thermostats that connect to the internet.
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