Telecommunications has become the digital backbone of modern society-but as it evolves, so do the threats. India’s telecoms are now at the intersection of innovation and rising cyber risk.
In Q1 2025 alone, telecom firms saw a 94% surge in weekly cyberattacks.
As AI drives growth across 5G, automation, and smart services, attackers are using the same tools—deploying AI for deepfake scams, chatbot manipulation, and infrastructure disruption.
Recent incidents linked to groups like APT36 underscore the growing geopolitical risk.
India’s new Telecom Cyber Security Rules 2024 aim to counter this, mandating audits, rapid incident reporting, and SOC setups.
Yet experts warn of vague definitions and compliance burdens, especially for smaller players.
Experts feels, telcos to go beyond compliance: adopt AI red teaming, deploy voice biometrics, and integrate real-time AI-driven threat prevention .
With telecom designated as critical infrastructure globally, resilience must be treated as vital as bandwidth.
In the AI era, safeguarding connectivity is not just about protecting data—it’s about securing national stability.
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