FTC report recommends vigilance toward internet service providers

The Federal Trade Commission is recommending that companies take steps to ensure their internet service providers adhere to reasonable security measures, an FTC blog post published Friday said.

The blog post, titled “Stick with Security: Make sure your service providers implement reasonable security measures,” goes in-depth on three specific ways companies can make sure they are receiving adequate security measures. These include conducting due diligence, making sure contracts detail the exact type of security measures required, and verifying that...