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One of the greatest challenges for Telco’s and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the current climate, is how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the industry. IoT has skyrocketed in terms of its application with connected devices, creating more entry points in the process. Not all these points are patched properly, and they leave accounts for users, clients and companies exposed.‘47% of the most vulnerable devices are security cameras installed on home networks, followed by smart hubs (15%), like Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and network-attached storage devices (12%).’ – GDPR PrivSec Report

While some attacks are vindictive, an issue within telecom is that many employees/insiders are completely unaware that they are a threat in the first place. Few within the industry receive training in cyber security measures. And with over 30% of people now working remotely, connections to unsecured networks are higher than ever.

Third parties, including vendors, partners, e-mail providers, service providers, web hosting, law firms, data management companies and subcontractors could easily be a backdoor into crucial infrastructure, for attackers to infiltrate. Maintaining the security of your company, and the security of the providers involved in the business, can be tricky. That’s why managed security services are essential to monitor all elements of a given network.

DDoS, including advanced distributed reflection denial of service (DrDoS) using standard network protocols and botnets consisting of compromised mobile and IoT devices are prevalent. Clients of Telco’s expect services to run seamlessly 24/7. Any interruption or outage that effects quality of service can result in great financial losses.

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