From pure voice to data, and now with the connectivity provided to devices and machines, telco systems make it possible to deliver digital services to society. Thanks to telecom systems, we can keep in touch with each other and reach the information sources we need at any time and anywhere.
As we have become increasingly reliant on these systems, we also need to be vigilant about telecom security.
Telecom infrastructure security: Why does it matter?
First and foremost, telecom systems hold sensitive data. These networks carry information about millions of customers, including personal information, such as user identity. Second, we rely on telco networks when providing essential public services, ensuring our physical and digital security, and running our economy.
This is why cyber or physical attacks on telecom infrastructure can have significant impact and substantial negative outcomes for a country:
- They can cause disruption to networks, affecting operations or equipment,
- They…