One mobile operator reported that up to 80% of their cybersecurity operations team's time is spent on audits and compliance tasks instead of threat detection or incident response.
One mobile operator reported that up to 80% of their cybersecurity operations team's time is spent on audits and compliance tasks instead of threat detection or incident response. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by GSMA in November 2025. It covers topics including Mobile operator, Mobile operator cybersecurity activties, Staff. The original data appears in The Impact of Cybersecurity Regulation on Mobile Operators. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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One mobile operator reported that up to 80% of their cybersecurity operations team's time is spent on audits and compliance tasks instead of threat detection or incident response. This data was published by GSMA and covers Mobile operator, Mobile operator cybersecurity activties, Staff.
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This statistic comes from The Impact of Cybersecurity Regulation on Mobile Operators, published by GSMA on November 29, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/public-policy/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Impact-of-Cybersecurity-Regulation-on-Mobile-Operators.pdf.
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