The mission of the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) is to make recommendations to the Commission to promote the security, reliability, and resiliency of the Nation’s communications systems. Every two years, since 2009, CSRIC has been rechartered to address new issues as assigned by the Federal Communications Commission’s Chairman. In response to these tasks, CSRIC produces reports that address various aspects of the issues as directed, including recommendations and best practices. All of the reports produced by CSRICs since 2009 are linked below.
CSRIC VIII Reports 2022-2023
- CSRIC VIII Report on Security Vulnerabilities and Mitigations in HTTP2 (June 2023)
- CSRIC VIII Report on Best Practices to Improve Supply Chain Security of Infrastructure and Network Management Systems (June 2023)
- CSRIC VIII Report on Recommendations on the Role of the FCC in Promoting the Availability of Standards for 5G Environment of Virtualization Technology (June 2023)
- CSRIC VIII Report On WEA Application Programming Interface (March 2023)
- CSRIC VIII Report On 911 Service Over WI-FI (March 2023)
- CSRIC VIII Report Promoting Security, Reliability, and Interoperability of Open Radio Access Network Equipment (December 2022)
- CSRIC VIII Report on How Virtualization Technologies Can be used to Promote 5G Security and Reliability (December 2022)
- CSRIC VIII Report on WEA Performance Reporting (December 2022)
- CSRIC VIII Report on Security Vulnerabilities in HTTP/2 (September 2022)
- CSRIC VIII Report on Recommended Best Practices to Improve Communications
Supply Chain Security (September 2022)
CSRIC VII Reports 2019-2021
- CSRIC VII Report Measuring Risk Magnitude and Remediation Cost in 911 and NG911 Networks (March 10, 2021)
- CSRIC VII Report on Recommendations for Identifying Optional Security Features That Can Diminish the Effectiveness of 5G Security (March 10, 2021)
- CSRIC VII Report on Recommendations to Resolve Duplicate NWS Alerts (March 10, 2021)
- CSRIC VII Report on SIP Security Challenges and Mitigation (March 10, 2021)
- CSRIC VII Report on Review and Recommendations on Optional 3GPP Standards for 5G Non Standalone Architecture - December 9, 2020
- CSRIC VII Report on Standard Operating Procedures for Emergency Alerting Communications - September 21, 2020
- CSRIC VII Report on Security Risk and Best Practices for Mitigation in 911 Legacy, Transition and NG 911 Implementations - September 16, 2020
- CSRIC VII Report on Risks Introduced by 3GPP Releases 15 and 16 5G Standards - September 16, 2020
- CSRIC VII Report on Risks to 5G From Legacy Vulnerabilities and Best Practices for Mitigation - June 10, 2020
- CSRIC VII Report on the Current State of Interoperability in the Nation’s 911 Systems - March 17, 2020
- CSRIC VII Report on Best Practices for Broadcast Resiliency During Major Storms and Disasters - March 17, 2020
CSRIC VI Reports 2017-2019
- CSRIC VI Report on Best Practices and Recommendations to Mitigate Security Risks to Current IP-Based - March 8, 2019
- CSRIC VI Report on Recommendations for 911 System Reliability and Resiliency During the NG911 Transition - March 8, 2019
- CSRIC VI Addendum to Report on 5G Best Practices and Recommendations to Mitigate Security Risks to Emerging 5G Wireless Networks - December 13, 2018
- CSRIC VI Report on Security Aspects of EAS - December 13, 2018
- CSRIC VI Amended Report on Comprehensive Re-Imagining of Emergency Alerting - December 13, 2018
- CSRIC VI Report on Small Carrier NG911 Transition - September 28, 2018
- CSRIC VI Report on Best Practices and Recommendations to Mitigate Security Risks to Emerging 5G Wireless Networks - September 28, 2018
- CSRIC VI Report on Recommendations for 911 System Reliability and Resiliency during the NG911 Transition - June 29, 2018
- CSRIC VI Report on Comprehensive Re-imagining of Emergency Alerting - June 29, 2018
- CSRIC VI Report on Recommendations to Mitigate Security Risk for Diameter Networks - March 28, 2018
CSRIC V Reports 2015-2017
- CSRIC V Report on Priority Services - March 15, 2017
- CSRIC V Report on Cybersecurity Information Sharing - March 15, 2017
- CSRIC V Report on Cybersecurity Workforce Development Best Practices Recommendations - March 15, 2017
- CSRIC V Report on Legacy Systems Risk Reductions - March 15, 2017
- CSRIC V Report on Wi-Fi Security Best Practices - March 15, 2017
- CSRIC V Report on Network Timing Single Source Risk Reduction - December 21, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Conduits for Information Sharing - December 21, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on 911 Location-Based Routing - September 14, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Social Media & Complementary Alerting Methods – Recommended Strategies & Best Practices - September 14, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Wireless Emergency Alerts – Recommendations to Improve Geo-Targeting and Offer Many-to-One Capabilities - September 14, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Multilingual Alerting Recommendations - September 14, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Clustering of Cables and Cable Landings - September 14, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Voluntary Security-by-Design Attestation Framework for Hardware and Software Critical to the Security of the Core Communications Network - September 14, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Updating EAS Operating Handbook - June 22, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Interagency and Interjurisdictional Coordination - June 22, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Information Sharing Barriers - June 22, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Optimizing PSAP Re-Routes - March 16, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on WEA Security - March 16, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on EAS Security Best Practices Adoption - March 16, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Best Practices Recommendations for Hardware and Software Critical to the Security of the Core Communications Network - March 16, 2016
- CSRIC V Report on Analysis of Applicability of the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework to the Communications Sector and Identification of Gaps - March 16, 2016
CSRIC IV Reports 2013-2015
- CSRIC IV Report on EAS National Testing and Operational Issues - March 18, 2015
- CSRIC IV Report on Cybersecurity Risk Management and Best Practices - March 18, 2015
- CSRIC IV Report on Protection of Submarine Cables Through Spatial Separation - December 3, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on Infrastructure During Emergencies Transport Subcommittee Shared Services - December 3, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on Infrastructure Sharing During Emergencies Backup Power Subcommittee Shared Services - December 3, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on Geographic Targeting, Message Content and Character Limitation - December 3, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on Location Accuracy and Testing for Voice-over-LTE Networks - September 24, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on Remediation of Server-Based DDoS Attacks - September 24, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on Long-Term Core Internet Protocol Improvements - September 24, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on CPE Powering- Best Practices - September 24, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on Legacy Best Practices - September 24, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on Investigation into Location Improvements for Interim SMS Text-to 911 - June 18, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on CPE Powering- Consumer Outreach - June 18, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on Specification for Indoor Location Accuracy Test Bed - June 18, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on PSAP Requests for Service for Interim SMS Text-to-911 - June 18, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on EAS Security - June 18, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on State EAS Plans - March 20, 2014
- CSRIC IV Report on Legacy Best Practices Manhole Security - March 20, 2014
CSRIC III Reports 2011-2013
- CSRIC III Report on Next Generation Alerting - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on Leveraging LBS and Emerging Location Technologies for Indoor Wireless E911 - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on Outdoor Location Accuracy - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on Indoor Location Test Bed - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on BGP Security Best Practices - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on E911 Best Practices - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on Consensus Cyber Security Controls - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on Secure BGP Deployment - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on U.S. Anti-Bot Code of Conduct for Internet Services Providers Barrier and Metric Considerations - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on CAP Implementation - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on Measurement of DNSSEC Deployment - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on 911 - Prioritization - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on Indoor Test Report Bay Area Stage-1 Test Bed - March 14, 2013
- CSRIC III Report on Indoor Location Test Plan - September 12, 2012
- CSRIC III Report on DNS Best Practices - September 12, 2012
- CSRIC III Report on E911 Best Practices - June 6, 2012
- CSRIC III Report on CAP Implementation - June 6, 2012
- CSRIC III Report on U.S. Anti-Bot Code of Conduct for Internet Service Providers - March 22, 2012
- CSRIC III Report on CAP Implementation - March 22, 2012
- CSRIC III Report on DNSSEC Implementation Practices for ISPs - March 22, 2012
CSRIC II Reports 2009-2011
- CSRIC II Report on Cyber Security Best Practices - March 14, 2011
- CSRIC II Report on MSRC Best Practices Updates - March 14, 2011
- CSRIC II Report on Transition to Next Generation 911 - March 14, 2011
- CSRIC II Report on Technical Options for E911 Location Accuracy - March 14, 2011
- CSRIC II Report on Best Practice Implementation - March 14, 2011
- CSRIC II Report on Planning for NS/EP Next Generation Network Priority Services During Pandemic Events - December 13, 2010
- CSRIC II Report on Internet Service Provider Network Protection Practices - December 13, 2010
- CSRIC II Report on Key Findings and Practices for Public Safety Consolidation - October 7, 2010
- CSRIC II Report on CAP Introduction - October 7, 2010
- CSRIC II Report on Best Practices for Reliable 911 and E911 - March 22, 2010