The State of Cybersecurity in the Global Telecommunications Sector

The telecommunications sector is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with 5G and AI transforming the way networks are built, managed, and secured. But with this progress comes heightened cyber risk. This report explores how security leaders are navigating the new realities of telecommunications cybersecurity, from managing legacy infrastructure and growing attack surfaces to responding to nation-state threats and emerging AI challenges.

Drawing on CISO perspectives, industry threat intelligence, and Darktrace research...

The report sheds light on the pressures facing telecom providers as they balance innovation with resilience. Readers will gain insight into the threat actors most actively targeting the sector, the types of attacks most commonly observed, and the strategies being prioritized to defend critical national infrastructure in the 5G era.

Whether you’re a security executive, telecom operator, or technology partner, this report offers a timely look at the intersection of digital transformation and cyber defense. It provides context to today’s threat landscape while outlining the security considerations that will shape the industry’s future.

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The State of Cybersecurity in the Global Telecommunications Sector

The State of Cybersecurity in the Global Telecommunications Sector

The State of Cybersecurity in the Global Telecommunications Sector

The telecommunications sector is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with 5G and AI transforming the way networks are built, managed, and secured. But with this progress comes heightened cyber risk. This report explores how security leaders are navigating the new realities of telecommunications cybersecurity, from managing legacy infrastructure and growing attack surfaces to responding to nation-state threats and emerging AI challenges.

Drawing on CISO perspectives, industry threat intelligence, and Darktrace research...

The report sheds light on the pressures facing telecom providers as they balance innovation with resilience. Readers will gain insight into the threat actors most actively targeting the sector, the types of attacks most commonly observed, and the strategies being prioritized to defend critical national infrastructure in the 5G era.

Whether you’re a security executive, telecom operator, or technology partner, this report offers a timely look at the intersection of digital transformation and cyber defense. It provides context to today’s threat landscape while outlining the security considerations that will shape the industry’s future.

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