Federal Communications Commission FCC 
STATEMENT OF
COMMISSIONER MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER
Re:  Cyber Security Certification Program, Notice of Inquiry, PS Docket No. 10-93
I am pleased the prominence we are giving cyber security as we begin implementation of the 
National Broadband Plan.  One of the core challenges of the broadband world is how do we safeguard and 
protect our networks and data from cyber security threats.  We are faced by a troubling trend of escalating 
efforts – both organized and individual – to destroy, steal, harm or alter online data and networks.  If 
online content is not safe, the promise of the National Broadband Plan to enable substantial advancements 
in business, energy, health care, and education will not be achieved.  
As we proceed, my hope is our consideration of these issues track closely with the 
recommendations and work of our recently chartered Communications Security, Reliability, and 
Interoperability Council (CSRIC), and any decisions are made in close coordination with other 
governmental efforts, particularly those of the Department of Homeland Security.  We should ensure our 
actions do not add additional layers of requirements or duplicative obligations on providers.  Further, any 
Commission action – whether mandatory or voluntary – must ensure that network operators retain the 
flexibility and adaptability to respond to evolving cybersecurity threats and to innovate in their network 
operations.