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
Documents
Proposals to update the
Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022: what we are
consulting on
Proposed updates to the
Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022
(PDF)
Ways to respond
Respond online
or
Write to:
Network Security Policy Team
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
2nd Floor
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
