Proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022, Public Sector article

Proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022

Summary

We are seeking views on proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022. This consultation is open to anyone, though we are particularly seeking views from providers of public electronic communications networks and services.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 22 October 2025

Consultation description

This consultation sets out proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022. These proposed updates are intended to help public telecoms providers protect UK telecoms networks and services in light of evolving threats and emerging technologies.

The proposed updates include:

some drafting changes for greater clarity in Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Code
some additional measures in Section 3 of the Code
associated guidance in Section 2 of the Code

The proposed updates are:

explained in ‘Proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022: what we are consulting on’
shown as tracked changes in ‘Proposed updates to the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022’ (PDF), below