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BenTech Announces Strategic Transition Plan to Meet New Federal Cybersecurity Standards

KIRKLAND, WA – BenTech officially announcing a comprehensive roadmap to ensure all client networks remain compliant with the latest security directives issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Department of War (DoW).
Following the recent March 23, 2026 federal announcement regarding foreign-produced networking equipment, BenTech is proactively moving to protect its partners from upcoming regulatory deadlines. The federal government has identified significant risks in the global supply chain, specifically concerning how foreign-made routers can be exploited by sophisticated cyber-threats.

Commitment to Compliance and Security
BenTech Solutions is committed to transitioning all managed environments to "Clean Infrastructure" well before the federal compliance deadlines. While the government has provided a grace period for existing equipment, BenTech is already implementing high-security, domestic-focused alternatives to ensure zero service interruptions for its clients.

"Our priority is ensuring that our clients' data is not just managed, but protected by hardware we can verify," said Benjamin Keith, Principal of BenTech Solutions. "By pivoting to verified, software-defined security platforms, we are removing the 'expiration date' that recent federal rules have placed on traditional foreign-made networking gear."

Key Pillars of the BenTech Transition Plan:
● Supply Chain Integrity: BenTech is prioritizing the use of general-purpose computing hardware and U.S.-assembled components that fall outside the scope of the FCC’s "Covered List."
● Continuous Security: By utilizing advanced software-based firewalls, BenTech ensures that clients will continue to receive critical security patches and firmware updates, by passing the "patching restrictions" scheduled to take effect for foreign hardware in 2027.
● Expert Guidance: BenTech is working in alignment with the latest best practices from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to harden small business and enterprise networks against modern "edge" vulnerabilities.
Official Resources and Information
For more information on the federal rules and the national security efforts driving these changes, please visit the following official resources:

● FCC: The "Covered List" and Equipment Authorization
https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist
● CISA: Strategic Guidance on Securing the Supply Chain
https://www.cisa.gov/supply-chain-resilience
● Department of War: National Defense Infrastructure Announcements
https://www.defense.gov/News/

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