Security is of paramount importance especially as IoT deployments within 5G Private Networks grow. A survey completed by GSMA Intelligence on security and 5G networks found that 85% of enterprises have amended their security practices as a result of IoT deployments, primarily to establish a “security-first” strategy as a USP (61%) and to protect business reputation (52%). When choosing an IoT solution, security is a key factor for 57% of enterprises.
According to the survey, 68% of operators claim to sell private wireless networks specifically deployed for enterprise customers currently. The rest are planning to do so by 2025. The vast majority of surveyed operators stated they have between 10 and 100 private network enterprise customers. The proportion of surveyed operators offering security services and solutions increased slightly to 88% in 2021, from 85% in 2020. In 2021, 45% of operators consider it extremely important to invest in security to help them achieve a long-term enterprise revenue goal (versus 22% in 2020)
Link: Securing private networks in the 5G era (gsmaintelligence.com)
Publisher: GSMA Intelligence
