Advances in fifth-generation (5G) and sixth-generation (6G) technologies, as well as other network technologies, have increased the risk of cyber-attacks, said Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice-chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission. revealed.
The NCC chief said this is due to the increase in interconnected devices and the densification of network infrastructure. He emphasized that advances in networking come with the responsibility of addressing new risks, from cybersecurity threats to ethical considerations.
Maida disclosed this at a two-day Telecommunications Industry Risk Management Conference held in Lagos.
Themed “Evolving the Telecommunications Industry and Managing Future Risks: Leveraging Emerging Technologies and Trends,” the conference aims to address new challenges as technology advances.
Speaking through Ubale Masuka, the commission’s executive committee member for technical services, Maida said: It is essential to even look to the future. ”
As more people come online, the risk of attack increases. Commenting on the risks associated with 6G, his CEO of NCC said: “We are witnessing the dawn of his 6G technology, the next frontier in wireless communications. With the promise of even higher speeds, lower latency, and breakthrough applications, his 6G has the potential to It has the potential to revolutionize the connected experience.”
In 2023, the GSMA, the global association of telecommunications carriers, revealed that 5G will be exposed to more cyber threats due to its higher data speeds and lower latency.
Samantha Kite, GSMA’s head of industry security, explained that faster data speeds and lower latency are giving cybercriminals new opportunities to launch sophisticated attacks.
