Cyber threats to critical communication networks and how to mitigate them

Critical communication systems are a vital component of national security, critical national infrastructure and business environment, writes Chair Trevor Evans. He writes as chair of comms industry body TCCA’s Security and Fraud Prevention Group (SFPG). Any cyber-attacks on critical communication systems can have an immensely damaging effect, such as interference to emergency service operations, disruption of local government and transport systems or interruption in business operations of utilities or commercial organisations. It is paramount that these critical systems are reliable and available round the clock.

To ensure the continued availability and reliability of critical communications systems, any security threats should be taken seriously, and measures put in place to mitigate these threats. The first step to ensuring the protection of critical systems is to identify the different types of security threats that are likely to lead to attacks and interference with these systems so that the appropriate measures and processes can be adopted. Click: Read More to learn about best practices for proactively mitigating and keeping cyber threats.

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