Telecoms are increasingly integrated into all aspects of daily life. Enabling a more connected world of knowledge-exchange, 5G networks are empowering edge computing and the IoT, while democratizing access to knowledge. The soon-to-belaunched 6G networks will take mobile telecommunications a step further, into the terahertz space and 1 millisecond (ms) latency.

As quantum computing advances at a transformative pace, its implications for telecommunications and cybersecurity are profound. This emerging technology has the potential to revolutionize industries while simultaneously introducing unprecedented challenges to data security – meaning that organizations must adopt a proactive and forward-thinking approach to navigate the opportunities and risks posed by it. This report represents the collective expertise and dedication of the ‘Safeguarding Future Networks and Emerging Technologies’ Knowledge Community. It is a timely resource for industry leaders, providing the tools and strategies needed to thrive while ensuring the integrity and security of global communications.

Cyberattacks have surged by 75% in just five years, heightening vulnerability across essential services and infrastructure worldwide, and prompting the World Economic Forum (WEF) to rank cyber insecurity as a top global risk.

Billions of people connect to knowledge, opportunity, and community in Cyberspace. But secure and meaningful access to its benefits remains out of reach for many.