The British government will enact new telecommunications security rules or laws, and broadband and mobile companies will be fined 100,000 pounds a day for violation.

CTOnews.com, August 31 (Xinhua) with the growing threat of cyber attacks, the British government has decided to require broadband and mobile companies to follow several security guidelines in order to protect their networks.

Under the new rules, these companies must protect the data transmitted through their networks and services and ensure that the functions that allow the network to operate and manage are secure. In addition, companies must protect any software or devices used to analyze their networks and services in order to respond to any anomalies.

The guide also states that companies should be aware of the risks facing their network and be able to identify strange activities and report regularly to internal boards. Finally, the UK government says these companies should consider supply chain risks and control who has the right to access and change the operation of networks and services.

Matt Warman, Britain's digital infrastructure minister, said:

"We know how much damage can be caused by cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, and broadband and mobile networks are at the heart of our way of life.

We are strengthening the protection of these important networks by introducing one of the most stringent telecommunications security mechanisms in the world to protect our communications from current and future threats. "

CTOnews.com has been informed that the UK government plans to incorporate these measures into law soon along with the code of conduct. Once they become law, the UK's Office of Communications (Ofcom) will have the power to inspect sites and systems to ensure that they comply with standards. If they fail to meet their obligations and if they continue to ignore the rules, the company will be fined up to 10 per cent of turnover or 100000 pounds (about 807000 yuan) a day.