#CyberActForum2023

Antonio Relvas (ZTE) - Fortifying the Link: Safeguarding Telecom Vendors' Cybersecurity in an Interconnected Supply Chain

In today’s interconnected world, the telecommunications industry relies heavily on a complex network of vendors and suppliers to deliver its products and services. This mesh of interconnections depends heavily on complex multiple supply chains that pose cybersecurity risks that cannot be overlooked.

This topic will explore the potential vulnerabilities and threats within this interconnected ecosystem, emphasizing the need for proactive defence strategies, and explore the various stages of the telecom supply chain, from raw material procurement to product manufacturing, distribution, and post-sales support. It will emphasize the importance of safeguarding not only the vendor’s operations but also the entire supply chain ecosystem to ensure the overall security and integrity of the telecom industry. Furthermore, it will outline practical strategies and best practices for enhancing cybersecurity within the telecom vendor supply chain, exploring the implementation of rigorous supplier vetting processes, robust security controls, continuous monitoring, and incident response planning, among others.

This presentation will allow the audience to understand better how prioritizing cybersecurity at every stage of the supply chain empowers telecom vendors to secure the trust and reliability of their products and services, and by doing so, they play a crucial role in safeguarding the entire telecom industry from potentially catastrophic cyber threats.

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