US Ban On Semiconductor Exports To China Hits Huawei

The British government has confirmed it is undertaking a fresh review of Huawei's participation on the national 5G telecoms network system, although Huawei has consistently denied that its technology could be used for covert surveillance. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the UK is now expected to conclude that US sanctions against Huawei will make it impossible to use the Chinese company’s technology for 5G networks as originally planned.

The growing confrontation between the US and China over claims that the Chinese governmnet  attempted to conceal the initial coronavirus infections has been followed by the US Department of Commerce introducing new rules that requires foreign manufacturers using American chip-making equipment to get an export licence before being allowed to sell semiconductors to Huawei.

A NCSC spokesman said: "Following the US announcement of additional sanctions against Huawei, the NCSC is looking carefully at any impact they could have to the UK's networks."The US sanctions restrict Huawei from using American technology and software to design its semi-conductors. These regulations implemented last year require the firm to obtain a licence in order to export US items. The US says that Huawei avoided this rule by using US semiconductor manufacturing equipment at factories from other countries. 

The UK government had previously approved a limited role for Huawei in building the country's new mobile networks. Huawei was banned from supplying kit to "sensitive parts" of the UK network, known as the core. In addition, it is only allowed to account for 35% of the kit in a network's periphery, which includes radio masts. UK mobile operators were told  that they would have three years to comply with caps on the use of Huawei equipment in their networks.

Responding to the review, Victor Zhang, vice-president at Huawei, said: "Our priority remains to continue the rollout of a reliable and secure 5G networks across Britain."

Intelligence experts say it is a security risk to allow the Chinese company to play any role at all in the UK's 5G network, due to fears it could be used by China to spy on, intercept or sabotage communications.

5G network technology offers much faster mobile internet data speeds, a stable network that can handle more connections, and more bandwidth for a multitude of different technological applications, has been touted as being a way to bridge the digital divide in areas where broadband internet deployment have been inconsistent. The most recent information from Huawei is that the firm has so far won 91 5G contracts across the world to date.

Three out of four of the UK's mobile networks Vodafone, EE and Three had already decided to use and deploy Huawei's 5G products outside the core in the "periphery" and a group of British parliamentarians have been demanding that Huawei’s position be reduced to zero.

CNBC:         Industry Week:         BBC:         Guardian:        Independent:

You Might Also Read: 

British Government Thinking Again About Huawei:

What Can Hold Up Your International Project?:

« Taiwan's Entire Population Database Stolen
Stanford University Offers The Best US Cyber Security Degree »

CyberSecurity Jobsite
Perimeter 81

Directory of Suppliers

MIRACL

MIRACL

MIRACL provides the world’s only single step Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) which can replace passwords on 100% of mobiles, desktops or even Smart TVs.

Practice Labs

Practice Labs

Practice Labs is an IT competency hub, where live-lab environments give access to real equipment for hands-on practice of essential cybersecurity skills.

BackupVault

BackupVault

BackupVault is a leading provider of automatic cloud backup and critical data protection against ransomware, insider attacks and hackers for businesses and organisations worldwide.

CYRIN

CYRIN

CYRIN® Cyber Range. Real Tools, Real Attacks, Real Scenarios. See why leading educational institutions and companies in the U.S. have begun to adopt the CYRIN® system.

XYPRO Technology

XYPRO Technology

XYPRO is the market leader in HPE Non-Stop Security, Risk Management and Compliance.

Cristie Data

Cristie Data

Cristie have been a trusted, innovative and leading edge data storage, backup and virtualisation solutions provider across all sectors of industry for over 40 years.

Cellebrite

Cellebrite

Cellebrite delivers comprehensive solutions for mobile data forensics and mobile lifecycle management.

Ground Labs

Ground Labs

Ground Labs is a security software company dedicated to making sensitive data discovery products that help organisations prevent sensitive data loss.

Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA)

Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA)

MITA is the central driver of Government Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policy, programmes and initiatives in Malta.

European Business Reliance Centre (EBRC)

European Business Reliance Centre (EBRC)

EBRC is a leader in integrated Data Center, Cloud and Managed Services and a Centre of Excellence in Europe in the Management of Sensitive Information.

Shift Technology

Shift Technology

Shift Technology provides insurance companies with an innovative SaaS solution to improve and scale fraud detection.

Infosec (T) Ltd

Infosec (T) Ltd

Infosec (T) Limited is an independent Tanzania based consultancy specializing in IT governance, information security and IT audit.

Pentera Security

Pentera Security

Pentera (formerly Pcysys) is focused on the inside threat. Our automated penetration-testing platform mimics the hacker's attack - automating the discovery of vulnerabilities.

Blockchains LLC

Blockchains LLC

Blockchains is committed to changing the world for the better. Using blockchain and other innovative technologies, we’ll build new systems, new security, and new interactions.

OnDefend

OnDefend

OnDefend delivers information security solutions that improve overall security posture, reduce risks and defend against continually evolving and persistent cyber adversaries.

ConnectSecure

ConnectSecure

ConnectSecure (formerly CyberCNS) is a global cybersecurity company that delivers tools to identify and address vulnerabilities and manage compliance requirements.

Netgo

Netgo

Netgo group meet the requirements of a complex, digitized world with IT consulting, IT solutions & services, managed & cloud services and software products & development.

Prancer

Prancer

Prancer is the industry's first cloud-native, self-service SAAS platform for automated security validation and penetration testing in the cloud.

Rhodian Group

Rhodian Group

Rhodian Group (formerly Adar) specialize in providing Technology, Cybersecurity, and Compliance services to the insurance industry.

Gogolook

Gogolook

Gogolook is a leading TrustTech company. With "Build for Trust" as its core value, it aims to create an AI- and data-driven global anti-fraud network as well as Risk Management as a Service.

Ark Technology Consultants

Ark Technology Consultants

Ark Technology Consultants is a unique IT Services Firm which blends technology solutions with consultative insight around governance and process management.