Security
AI and Cybersecurity: Innovation Trends Evolve with Threats
Key Points
- The increasing sophistication of cyber threats poses challenges for individuals and organizations, but it is also driving opportunities for innovation in cybersecurity.
- Specifically, AI/ML-based security and compliance frameworks, such as large language models (LLM) and generative AI, continue to be hot topics after dominating the agenda at RSA Conference 2024.
- A technology brief from CableLabs details more takeaways from the conference, including generative AI-based automation and its impact on SBOM, crypto-agility and zero trust.
We are witnessing a transformation in the security landscape across all aspects of our digital world. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and frequent, they pose new challenges for individuals and organizations alike. A single security breach can have crippling consequences for potentially millions of internet users — from the disruption of daily life and loss of access to everyday services to identity theft and loss of privacy.
A Double-Edged Sword
Long Live Shorter Certificates
Software and Cryptographic Bills of Materials
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Security
Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Beyond: How We’re Safeguarding Network Integrity
In the digital age, cybersecurity is the first line of defense against an ever-expanding and continually evolving array of threats. The increasing sophistication of cyber threats and a deepening dependence on interconnectivity have elevated cybersecurity technologies from a peripheral consideration to a critical priority.
DOCSIS 4.0 Security
Matter Device Onboarding
CableLabs Custom Connectivity for MDUs
Safer Networks, Empowered Users
Security
Raising the Bar on Gateway Device Security

Today, CableLabs® has publicly released a set of best common practices (BCP) to enhance the security of cable modems, integrated access points, and home routers (collectively, known as “gateway devices”) against malicious activity and other cyber threats. This work builds on and extends CableLabs’ and the cable industry’s longstanding leadership in cybersecurity to ensure a consistent and robust baseline for gateway device security, increased economies of scale, and an ontology for simplified communication and procurement between network operators and device manufacturers.
Security
CableLabs® Micronets Security Reference Code Is Now Open Source

In November, we introduced CableLabs micronets, a next-generation on-premise networking platform focused on providing adaptive security for all devices connecting to home or small business networks. Micronets uses dynamic micro-segmentation to manage the connectivity to each device and is designed to provide seamless and transparent security without burdening end users with the technical aspects of configuring and maintaining the network. Micronets is also a foundational piece of the cable industry’s recently announced 10G vision – supporting increased security for home and small business users.
Why Open Source?
More on Micronets and How it Fits into Our Security Agenda
Security
Micronets: Enterprise-Level Security Is No Longer Just For Enterprises

Today we are introducing CableLabs® Micronets, a framework that simplifies and helps secure increasingly complex home and small business networks.
The Micronets Advantage: Smart Security and Ease of Use
Under the Hood: A Deeper Dive into How Micronets Works
The Rollout: Getting Micronets In Homes and Business
Consumer
Where is that Set-top Box?

As a technology developer in the cable industry, my friends often ask me questions like, "Why do I need all these boxes in front of my TV?", "Why do I need to use so many remotes?" , and "When will I be able to watch TV on my mobile/tablet?" My enthusiastic response has been, "Very soon!” And then I explain the Digital Living Network Alliance's CVP-2 Guidelines, and how this new technology leverages the latest HTML5 web standards to allow consumers to view their TV content on any device of their choice. The responses I receive range from the optimistic "Great! How Soon?" to the skeptical "I'll believe it when I see it", which is why I was really excited when DLNA launched the VidiPath Certification Program.