The UK’s telecommunications industry faces significant cyber security challenges in its role as a critical component of modern digital communication.
Key challenges include infrastructure attacks, which can lead to widespread service disruption and national security concerns, and data breaches, given the vast amounts of sensitive customer data held by telecom companies.
With the advent of 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), new security issues arise, as these technologies create more potential entry points for hackers and often lack robust security measures. Supply chain attacks, where a compromise in any vendor can impact the telecom company and its customers, pose a major structural threat.
Telecom companies navigate a heavily regulated landscape related to data protection, privacy and security to maintain customer trust and avoid reputational damage.
The sector is a common target for increasingly complex Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, aimed at overwhelming network resources and causing service disruptions. Ascentor’s expert cyber security team has decades of experience in addressing these challenges, supporting the development of robust technological defences, comprehensive internal security policies, employee training and effective compliance support.
We leverage years of experience in cyber security to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to your needs.
We're certified in ISO 9001:2015, Cyber Essentials Plus, IASME Gold and are a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
NCSC (CESG) Certified Professionals CCP and Certified Information System Security Professional CISSP certified.
We're Certified Information Security Managers (CISM).
We're members of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec). CREST and Cyber Scheme Registered Pentesters.
We stay ahead of the curve, consistently updating our services to handle the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats.
We work closely with clients, fostering partnerships to better understand and address your cyber security needs.
We offer pragmatic, accessible solutions that balance security needs with the realities of your operational requirements.