Security

From the newsletter: The Quantum Safe Networks Forum highlights telecom’s urgent race toward post-quantum security, with telcos exploring quantum-safe networks, migration strategies and standards to prepare for Q-Day threats. A …

Artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining cybersecurity, not by tipping the scales in favor of defenders, but by changing the game entirely. AI is accelerating both innovation and risk in parallel, …

Cisco’s recent SD-WAN vulnerabilities are not isolated flaws but symptoms of a deeper architectural weakness across modern networks. As threat actors increasingly target centralized control-plane systems in enterprise and telecom …

Quantum progress and shifting geopolitical dynamics are elevating telecom security from an operational concern to a strategic priority. Post-quantum cryptography, sovereign key management and end-to-end cryptographic upgrades are becoming essential …

Q-Day, the moment quantum machines can break today’s cryptography, is moving from theory into telecom planning cycles. RSA. ECC. Authentication systems. SIM security. Identity management. All at risk. For CSPs, …

WPA3 adoption in multi-dwelling units presents a unique set of challenges The Wi-Fi industry loves a good checklist. WPA3 support? Check. Six gigahertz? Check. Protected management frames? Check. But as …

Experts disagree on timing, but carriers and customers should expect quantum technology capable of breaking today’s encryption to emerge in the 2030s “Q-day,” the day when quantum computers will be …

Consumers are ignoring unknown calls and trust in voice is fading fast. Join GSMA’s webinar Branded Calling: Building Trust in Telco Communications to learn how CAMARA’s unified technical standard empowers operators …

Beyond security, ATIS notes that SSI could create new strategic opportunities for telecom operators to deliver digital identity services to customers and partners In sum – what to know: ATIS …

The attack in NYC is not the first and will not be the last The United States Secret Service deserves congratulations for finding and taking down a threat to the …

As Wi-Fi 6E/7 spreads, owners and MSPs push for secure, reliable connectivity — yet WPA3’s mandatory role in MDUs complicates adoption The multi-family connectivity landscape is changing rapidly. With Wi-Fi …

Cybersecurity is no longer a contest between human adversaries — it is rapidly becoming a race between AI agents operating at machine speed In 2003, the Blaster worm spread across corporate …

Modern technology creates growth opportunities, but it also creates new security risks. Businesses can no longer just react to threats; security has to be built into the foundation. Similarly, the …

Orange stressed that sensitive data such as passwords, banking details, and email addresses were not affected In sum – what to know: Large-scale breach, limited data exposed – Hackers accessed …

Eighty-four percent of all call traffic between top U.S. telecom providers was signed and verified using STIR/SHAKEN protocols in the first half of 2025 Through a combination of policy momentum, …

The GSMA’s latest Mobile Threat Security Landscape report reveals a whole host of AI-enabled security threats There’s no denying AI is changing the face of security in telecoms. From catching …

Rising fraud rates, encrypted traffic and infrastructure costs are compounding the pressure for telcos The telecom industry is being squeezed from all sides. Data traffic is exploding, fueled by 5G, …

With Nvidia, Saab and Leonardo onboard, the Nokia-led Proactif project targets autonomous infrastructure protection across energy, transport and telecom Nokia has been selected to lead a major European Union-funded initiative …

The hacker group “Dedale” has claimed responsibility, asserting that it holds data on roughly 22 million Telefónica customers Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica revealed that is has launched an investigation into …

Trend Micro said the collaboration aims to secure the entire AI lifecycle — from development and training to deployment and inference In sum – what you need to know: Securing …

Don’t let the little birthday cakes fool you — Verizon’s witty DBIR delivers serious warnings about growing cybersecurity threats Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reads different. It’s witty, …

For two decades, Communications Services Providers have managed customer premises equipment (CPE) via the Broadband Forum’s TR-069 protocol. Today, there are around 1 billion broadband devices managed via that protocol—a …

Nokia and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies are working with Canadian non-profit group Numana to develop quantum-safe networks for enterprises and service providers. A press statement said the work is focused on …

The acquisition aligns with Google Cloud’s strategy to enhance protection against the rising tide of cyber threats Google Cloud is acquiring cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion, in a …

Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in enabling the safe and secure function of our increasingly hyperconnected world. The rising frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks, which have targeted major hospitals, tech …