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The Importance and Role of Cybersecurity in

Telecommunications

The Telecom industry keeps the world connected. From private
communications to business interactions, it is an intrinsic part
of our daily lives, and we take many elements for granted. Be it
via the phone, across the internet, over airwaves or cables, this
sector makes it possible to communicate in rapid time anywhere
around the world. Our modern and fast moving world relies so
heavily on connectivity and the telecom industry, which lies amid
this domain, should be secured from the malicious cyber-attacks
that are bound to occur.

In recent years, as technology has devel-
oped, our world has grown, and as the threat
landscape has changed, cyber-attacks
specifically against the telecom industry
are soaring. Given that this industry

controls a vast majority of complex and
critical national infrastructure, the impact
of a successful attack is not only signifi-
cant, but extensive.

From satellite companies, internet providers, telephone
corporations, the infrastructure behind these organizations
makes it feasible to send videos, audio and text around the globe,
which aids in collaboration and development in practically every Anand Dutta
industry. Head Global Alliances | ESRM
Tech Mahindra
In recent years, as technology has developed, our world has
grown, and as the threat landscape has changed, cyber-attacks
specifically against the telecom industry are soaring. Given that
this industry controls a vast majority of complex and critical
national infrastructure, the impact of a successful attack is not
only significant, but extensive.

Security systems for companies based in telecommunications
are predominately threatened by cyber-attacks, due to the
overwhelming amount of sensitive information available.

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