Telecommunications Security Act 2021 (TSA) and the Journey to Compliance
At this point in time, communication networks are more important than ever, imperative for both daily life and critical infrastructure, so ensuring their security is paramount. The Telecoms Security Act, a pivotal piece of legislation introduced in 2021, aims to fortify the resilience and integrity of the UK's telecommunications networks.
What is the Telecommunications Security Act (2021)?
The Telecommunications Security Act (2021) is a new piece of legislation providing amendment to the Communications Act of 2003. The act pertains to the UK’s telecommunications networks, addressing emerging threats and vulnerabilities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, mandating stricter security protocols and oversight. By understanding the provisions and implications of the Telecoms Security Act, stakeholders can better appreciate the measures being taken to safeguard national security and maintain public trust in these essential services.
Who Does the Act Refer to?
The new TSA regulations pertain to:
- National Providers
- Regional Providers
- International Telecoms Companies
- Global Equipment Managers
- International Over the Top (OTT) Service Providers
What Do You Need to Do?
Many companies in the country have hit the ground running, analysing their frameworks and implementing change. However, governing body, Ofcom, are yet to assess these companies and declare their efforts to be enough or not. Although this makes the guidelines somewhat unclear, we are fully equipped to guide you and highlight the IAM and PAM gaps you need to fill.
The TSA (2021) is an enormous mandate, spanning every single department to fall under the term ‘Telecommunications’ and we can break it down for you, highlighting where your company currently falls short in terms of the new IAM and PAM regulations, and providing you with instructions on exactly how to improve.
Where Should You Start?
Measures within the TSA are not exclusively limited to the topic of Privileged Access Management (PAM) or Identity Governance Access (IGA), but they form vital parts of the new legislation. At CyberIAM, we have teams of in-house experts with years of experience implementing PAM and IGA systems into telecommunications companies and successfully executing our custom designed plans approved by these customers. Our experts are top of their field; analysing, advising , managing , implementing and supporting the most innovative, top of the range identity security systems from our vendor partners into global, market leading companies, ensuring maximum security and fortifying their cybersecurity perimeters. Fully certified in our vendor partners’ software solutions, CyberIAM experts are best equipped to get you where you need to be on your TSA journey.
Here’s what our latest customer, a large global telecommunications company, had to say about their experience with us...
“Highly professional and expert partners with significant flexibility, CyberIAM understand the TSA requirements and their IDAM dependencies in our highly regulated cyber environment. CyberIAM were highly efficient in gaining a deep understanding of our complex organisation; they have a team whose knowledge and expertise mean almost anything is technically possible.”
- Global Telecommunications Company
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CyberIAM also offer a Current State Assessment (CSA) which helps to guide UK telecoms businesses in navigating the identity and access landscape, looking at best practices, and providing recommendations for preventative measures against attacks and unauthorised access.
Having already brought numerous companies to maximum identity security, CyberIAM are ready to serve you.
Download our brochure now for detailed information on how our Current State Assessment can identify the areas of your business needing improvement, bringing you towards TSA compliance and protecting your business.