EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Virtualisation poses another new threat . Telecom infrastructure is increasingly turning to virtualisation so that mobile networking software is run as virtual software instances , with benefits including flexibility , cost reduction and energy efficiency . But the negative side to this is a broader attack surface : telecom operators have to safeguard not just infrastructure software but also the running instances .
Q . WHAT MEASURES CAN TELECOM COMPANIES TAKE TO ENHANCE THEIR CYBERSECURITY IN THE FACE OF INCREASING THREATS ?
» Operators need automated , scalable and trusted solutions to protect their vital infrastructure . As telecoms standards evolve , so too have attack surfaces , meaning that infrastructure and running workloads are at risk .
The adoption of open source helps here , providing much-needed transparency , which naturally adds security . But telecom operators also need to comply with security standards , and adopt scalable , automated systems which can ensure that the ever-growing volume of software used by telcos has no vulnerabilities .
It ’ s also crucial to adopt the various frameworks developed by national
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