Gateway Device Security

Advancing Secure Home Networks: Gateway Device Security Best Common Practices 2.0
March 17, 2026
Cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than ever, and connected home devices can be a pathway for malicious actors to gain access to home networks. At the center of home networks are gateway devices — cable modems, integrated access points and home routers. Their security isn’t just important, it’s essential. That’s why CableLabs is pleased to […]

How Cable Networks Secure Communications
November 12, 2021
The email you sent, the website you visited, the internet searches you performed, the internet purchases you just made—they all require strong security to protect against eavesdropping, changes to your messages, and those who would make these services unavailable to you. These service examples demonstrate the foundational triad of security: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Securing […]

Raising the Bar on Gateway Device Security
October 7, 2021
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 […]