There is greater risk in any new technology, and although 5G deployments have been underway for a number of years, organizations are still developing a full understanding of the security implications. In telecom, there is risk not only in owned infrastructure, but also from third-party devices that are connected to the network. This presents an additional security challenge.
The telecom industry has a larger set of security issues than other enterprises. Identity and access management extends from telecom companies’ internal resources out to subscribers, and the operational data on which they run their businesses is a notable target for fraud. Understandably, telecom respondents (81%) are more likely to express concern about 5G security risks compared to the broader survey population (77%). Moreover, telecom companies must address the 5G-related concerns of the broader market as telecom players implement 5G technology to enable businesses across all industries.