As smart cities and IoT networks expand, the risk of quantum-enabled cyberattacks grows. ETSI’s Quantum-Safe Cryptography standards and lightweight post-quantum solutions offer the protection these infrastructures need—without sacrificing performance. This article explores QSC applications in smart cities, connected vehicles, and AI security, while outlining strategies for policy alignment and technology readiness that will future-proof critical systems against emerging quant

ETSI’s evolving standards are transforming telecom supply chains into secure, future-ready ecosystems. From rigorous conformity assessments to post-quantum cryptography compliance, these benchmarks will determine how vendors like Huawei, Ericsson, and Nokia integrate into trusted networks. This article explores the strategic impact of ETSI on procurement, supplier selection, and vendor collaboration—providing telecom leaders with a blueprint for building resilient, standards-

With the EU’s NIS2 Directive and Cyber Resilience Act redefining cybersecurity obligations, ETSI and ENISA are emerging as pivotal forces in shaping policy and guiding compliance. This article examines ETSI’s role in setting technical standards, ENISA’s work in risk assessment and enforcement, and the strategies CISOs need to align boards, regulators, and security teams for unified, regulation-ready cyber resilience.

Preparing for quantum threats means more than awareness—it requires execution. This guide takes organisations from ETSI’s quantum-safe standards to hands-on migration, covering vendor selection, procurement checklists, crypto-agility, and hybrid transition models. It also outlines practical steps for running crypto discovery and managing large network transitions, ensuring security, compliance, and operational continuity in the post-quantum era.

As quantum threats loom, ETSI’s standards are becoming central to banking security—protecting encrypted transactions, SWIFT traffic, and future CBDCs while ensuring Open Banking compliance under PSD2 and PSD3. This article compares ETSI and NIST frameworks, examines the implications for European banks, and outlines strategies for bridging regulatory frameworks across borders, keeping financial institutions secure and compliant in a post-quantum world.

From energy grids to air traffic control, ETSI standards are becoming a cornerstone of national infrastructure security. This article examines how ETSI addresses vulnerabilities in legacy protocols like GSM-R and SCADA, improves interoperability, and coordinates cross-sector policy. It also highlights how Bridge Connect translates ETSI policy into practical action, ensuring resilient, secure, and future-ready critical systems.

ETSI’s latest standards are reshaping how mobile operators secure networks, manage vendors, and integrate advanced technologies like 5G, 6G, and cloud-native systems. This article breaks down key changes in encryption requirements, supply chain security, and quantum-readiness, while outlining compliance roadmaps and action steps that help operators remain competitive and regulation-ready in a rapidly evolving telecom landscape.

As quantum computing advances, ETSI’s new quantum-safe cryptography standards—via ETSI TC CYBER QSC and the GS QSC series—are setting the benchmark for secure communications in a post-quantum world. This article explains their features, compares ETSI’s approach with NIST and ISO, and outlines practical strategies for organisations to implement PQC, adapt cybersecurity policies, and prepare for emerging quantum threats.

Harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks pose a hidden danger to mobile security—collecting encrypted SIM card data today to decrypt when quantum computing makes it possible. This article explains how these attacks work, the privacy and financial risks they pose, and why post-quantum cryptography is vital for future-proofing SIM security. It also explores practical steps for mobile operators, regulators, and users to protect subscriber identities against emerging quantum threats.

Quantum computing could break today’s mobile network encryption within a decade—leaving critical communications exposed. This article examines the risks, the tight PQC adoption timeline, and the steps operators must take now: assessing vulnerabilities, updating infrastructure, engaging regulators, and investing in R&D. With coordinated action, the industry can secure mobile communications for the quantum era.