ISPs Sign On To FCC Anti-Botnet Code of Conduct

Trailrunner7 writes "The U.S.'s leading Internet Service Providers signed on to a new FCC code of conduct to limit the impact of major cyber security threats, including botnets, attacks on the Domain Name System and Internet routing attacks. AT&T, CenturyLink, Comcast, Cox, Sprint, Time Warner Cable, T-Mobile and Verizon were among the ISPs that participated in the agreement. 'The recommendations approved today identify smart, practical, voluntary solutions that will materially improve the cyber security of commercial networks and bolster the broader endeavors of our federal partners,' said FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski." A fact sheet from the FCC provides details on the recommendations, but they're pretty vague: "The CSRIC recommended ISPs participate in a U.S. Anti-Bot Code of Conduct (PDF) that encourages ISPs to engage in: (1) end-user education to prevent bot infections; (2) detection of bots; (3) notification of potential bot infections; (4) remediation of bots; and (5) collaboration and sharing of information." They also recommend broader adoption of DNSSEC and the development of an "industry framework" to combat IP route hijacking.

Comments

Oh good

[Cornwallis]

"...attacks on the Domain Name System and Internet routing attacks..."

Something with teeth to finally stop the U.S. DOJ from shutting down websites arbitrarily.

This won't end well

[JustAnotherIdiot]

end-user education to prevent bot infections

Dear user:

This email is to inform you that you're internet service is being temporary halted so you can be educated.
Oh, and don't worry, you'll still pay full price for the next 3 months you are without internet.

We know best,
AT&T