The GSMA Security and Fraud team supports the wider mobile industry against emerging cyber threats and provide the means for all to converge around common solutions.
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Join us for the Fighting Scams by Strengthening Trust session during the Security Summit at MWC Doha on Tuesday 10 November, from 12.40pm AST at the Frontier Stage, where I'll be moderating a panel with expert industry speakers from Ooredoo Qatar, Omantel, Mastercard, and PwC Middle East. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eyS8utD3
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Nearly a week on from the end of 20th ETSI Security Conference I've had some time to reflect. In a week where the PHP vulnerabilities brought into sharp focus the challenges posed by Frontier AI models, the Conference discussed many of the hard challenges ahead of the ICT industry over the next few year but also the considerable progress we've made over the last 20 years. As security professionals we tend to focus on the gaps still to address and forget to recognise the significant impact already made through world class standards. AI, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), 6G evolution, software security and Quantum were just some of the many topics we covered. Presentations are available here https://lnkd.in/eenPywCT if you missed them, A massive thanks to the ETSI staff and my fellow programme committee members which resulted in the busiest ETSI Security Conference to date. This was tinged with sadness at the recent passing of Issy Hall but also the celebration that an annual "Young and Inspiring Talent Award" is to be put in place in her memory. As with previous years, GSMA FSAG also collocated with ETSI Security Conference so was great to seem many GSMA member present. ETSI Security Conference is not just about the presentations and panels. Its the networking and the end day networking that makes this non commercial free to attend event near unique in the security event calendar. We are already set for 2027: Save the date 25th to 28th/29th October 2027.
One final reminder for anyone considering joining the 𝗚𝗦𝗠𝗔 𝗖𝗩𝗗 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 - Applications close at the end of this month 📢 The Panel brings together security expertise from across the #mobile industry to help assess vulnerabilities reported through the CVD programme and determine how they can best be addressed. If you have relevant expertise and would like to play a part in strengthening the security of the wider mobile ecosystem, please apply 👉 https://gsma.at/4suXiEr #CyberSecurity #MobileSecurity #CVD #GSMA
Meet some of the speakers joining us at the Security Summit at #MWC26 Doha 🎤 We’re pleased to welcome: 🔹 Andy Compton, Cortida Limited 🔹 Syed Ahmad Rasool, Vodafone Qatar 🔹 Sarah Abdulrahman Al-Mawlawi, Ooredoo Qatar 🔹 Abdullah Al Barwani, Omantel 🔹 Sultan Mahmood, Huawei Gulf North 🔹 Hassan Dhaini, touch Lebanon Join us as industry leaders explore how to anticipate emerging cyber threats, fight increasingly sophisticated scams and strengthen trust across the mobile ecosystem. 📅 Tuesday 10 November 2026 🕦 11:30–13:30 AST 📍 Frontier Stage, Doha Exhibition and Convention Center Thank you to our platinum sponsor, Everpure 🤝 Explore the agenda and join us 👉 https://gsma.at/4eXe0qt
Thank you to everyone who joined the 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 & 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗔𝗦#𝟮𝟰, hosted by Cellusys 🙌 Facilitated by GSMA Senior Working Group Director David Maxwell, the session explored predictive #AI, evolving fraud threats, commercial surveillance and hidden control of intercarrier routing. A special thank you to our speakers for sharing their insights and expertise: ✔️ Ksenija Draskovic, GlorifAI.ai ✔️ Brian O'Reilly, Vodafone ✔️ Peter Morgan, Cellusys ✔️ Cathal Mc Daid, Enea AB Thank you to Cellusys for hosting, and to everyone who contributed to the discussion on strengthening #security and trust across the #mobile ecosystem. #WAS24 #GSMA #Telecoms #FraudPrevention #Security
Excited to announce the 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 at #MWC26 Doha on Tuesday 10th November! 🙌 Explore how the latest security frameworks and groundbreaking innovations are building trust and powering digital transformation across the mobile industry. Join us to learn from industry leaders, a deep dive into top security initiatives, and strategies for creating secure, resilient, and innovative networks 💡 Thank you to our platinum sponsor, Everpure 🤝 📍 DECC, Frontier Stage 📅 Tuesday, 10 November ⏰ 11:30 -13:30 (AST) Find out more and add to your calendar 👉 https://gsma.at/4siMZ6m
United Against Scams (UAS) is coming to GSMA North America FFSG RIG#100. Martin Beauchamp, UAS Technical Lead, will explain how the #mobile industry is joining forces to tackle scams. The session covers: 🔹 Technical use case: Practical controls against spoofed international calls and fraudulent SIM Swap, including STIR call verification. 🔹 SMS delivery: smishing scenarios. How SMS and signalling firewalls, SenderID registries, URL reputation checks and ML-based detection block smishing across P2P, A2P and international routes. 🔹 FASG integration: A new UAS work item in the FASG Risk subgroup will produce a mobile scams and fraud whitepaper. Members are invited to contribute. 🔹 Innovation: Scam Signal, Number Verification and SIM Swap APIs, plus GSMA Open Verifiable Communications (OVC). OVC brings verified, branded calling so consumers can tell genuine contact from scammers. 📅 October 29 📍 Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Register and learn more 👉 https://gsma.at/4BlnRQw #UnitedAgainstScams #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth
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Join us at 𝗚𝗦𝗠𝗔 𝗥𝗜𝗚 𝟭𝟬𝟬: 𝗡𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗦𝗚 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✨ The North American Fraud and Security Group (NAFFSG) is meeting October 29th at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, and we’d love to see you there. This session is all about the fight against fraud and scams in North America. We’ll dig into SIM farm mitigation and where industry activity stands, discuss the latest on device attestation, and look at how the United Against Scams program is shaping technical efforts across the ecosystem. We’ll also get a first-hand look at a digital twin demo from Virginia Tech researchers, built to combat SIM farm fraud as part of a GSMA Foundry project. This session is open to all GSMA members. 📅 October 29 📍 Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Register and learn more 👉https://gsma.at/1qJ
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🔒 Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. As we mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, one thing is clear: mobile operators cannot protect consumers and society on their own. They are part of a wider ecosystem that includes digital platforms, banks, governments, regulators and law enforcement. Each has a critical role to play in preventing cyberattacks that exploit both individuals and technology. Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical challenge. It's a shared responsibility. The strongest defence is a connected ecosystem working together to stay one step ahead of evolving threats. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #Cybersecurity #OnlineSafety #DigitalTrust #ConnectivityForGood #CyberResilience https://lnkd.in/e9RXc8Ti
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At India Mobile Congress 2026, GSMA launched three reports on how India can turn digital scale into growth and trust. With around 1.2 billion active mobile connections and roughly 450 million 5G connections, the next chapter is less about connecting people and more about what that connectivity delivers. The three reports: 1. India Ecosystem Insight Report: From Mobile Connectivity to Digital Infrastructure Calls for AI-ready networks, stronger enterprise digitisation, and trusted digital services, backed by sustainable investment. 2. Digital Nations 2026: Building Trusted Digital Ecosystems in Asia Pacific Assesses 22 countries and sets out four foundations of digital trust: verifiable identities, authentic communications, resilient networks, and responsible sharing of trusted information. India is strong on infrastructure and security; the opportunity now is enterprise adoption, innovation, and wider mobile internet use. 3. India Consumer Scam Report 2026: Permission Granted, Cases Still Open 12% of respondents were scammed in the past year. 72% have changed behaviour because of scam risk. 86% reported cases, yet a third remain unresolved, and 67% of victims who lost money recovered none. Trust rises sharply when cases are resolved. As GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath put it: “India has demonstrated that it can deliver digital scale. The opportunity now is to turn that scale into innovation, enterprise growth and trusted digital services… Digital trust is not simply a safeguard. It is infrastructure for growth.” Full release: https://lnkd.in/eAxHdZBz #IMC2026 #DigitalIndia #GSMA #DigitalTrust