Telecommunications Cybersecurity Challenges
The telecommunications industry is undergoing significant transformation, adopting new platforms like 5G, IoT, cloud, and Big Data at a rapid pace. Telecommunications companies are projected to invest over $600 billion in 5G infrastructure between 2022-2025. However, alongside these advancements comes increased complexity, with 80% of providers using more than two IaaS providers and an average of 113 SaaS applications per organization, raising cybersecurity challenges.
Thales Data Threat Report Insights
The 2023 Thales Telecommunications Data Threat Report highlighted key concerns within the industry, with 69% of telecoms worried about quantum network decryption, 81% concerned about 5G network security, and 57% using five or more key management solutions. These statistics underscore the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in the telecommunications sector.
Thales Solutions for Telecommunications
Thales CipherTrust offers comprehensive solutions to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape in telecommunications. By protecting sensitive data across hybrid IT environments, ensuring compliance, and accelerating digital transformations, Thales helps organizations navigate the complexities of modern telecom infrastructure.
Protecting Privacy and Enabling Secure 5G Future
Thales provides end-to-end encryption and authentication solutions to safeguard data as it traverses various network layers including IoT, radio access, edge, and core networks. This ensures data integrity, confidentiality, and availability across 5G networks, supporting the industry's shift towards a zero-trust security framework.
Use of CipherTrust Platform
The CipherTrust platform enables telecom providers to protect sensitive data, secrets, and keys across hybrid IT environments from a centralized interface. By streamlining data discovery, classification, protection, and access control, organizations can achieve compliance efficiently while enhancing overall cybersecurity posture.
Case Studies and Success Stories
Thales has a track record of success in empowering telecommunications companies with robust security solutions. Case studies showcase how Thales solutions have helped protect subscriber privacy, comply with regulations, centralize access management, and deploy high-speed encryption solutions, ensuring secure operations and data protection.
Thales High Speed Encryptors for 5G Security
Thales High Speed Encryptors play a pivotal role in securing 5G networks by delivering high capacity and low latency while maintaining network performance. These solutions offer end-to-end encryption, key management, and advanced security features to safeguard data in motion, supporting the promise of 5G innovation without compromising security.
Enhancing ESG Programs in Telecom
Thales focuses on privacy and data security in the context of 5G networks, supporting telecom companies in developing robust ESG programs. By prioritizing customer data protection and compliance, Thales enables telecom businesses to uphold strong Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives in the digital era.
Partnerships and Resources
Thales collaborates with industry partners to deliver comprehensive security solutions for telecommunications. Leveraging resources like white papers, brochures, and solution briefs, Thales equips providers with the knowledge and tools necessary to address evolving cybersecurity challenges and navigate the 5G landscape.