FCC, Led by Brendan Carr, Considers Extending STIR/SHAKEN Protocols to Traditional Phone Networks to Combat Robocalls

The FCC, led by Brendan Carr, is considering extending the STIR/SHAKEN protocols to older traditional telephone networks to combat robocalls. These protocols are currently used to authenticate calls on VoIP networks, but their expansion would help secure telephone communications on older infrastructures. This initiative aims to strengthen cybersecurity in the telecommunications sector.