Report: An essential analysis of Cyber Security and cyber resilience in critical infrastructures

The Guardians of the Digital Frontier report by Telefónica Tech, available for download, examines security challenges in critical infrastructures. Developed by our OT Cyber Security experts, this publication from NextDefense Insights delves into real-world cases and addresses key aspects of Cyber Security in operational environments, industrial settings, the healthcare sector, utilities, defense infrastructures, and 5G and IoT networks.

Guardians of the Digital Frontier highlights the importance of protecting critical infrastructures, which are essential to modern societies. As digitalization progresses, cyber threats have intensified, putting at risk systems that integrate both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). Our mission at Telefónica Tech is to enhance the cyber resilience of these infrastructures.

Challenges and solutions

The report identifies the key challenges faced by critical environments and infrastructures in Cyber Security. It highlights increasingly sophisticated and diverse cyber threats from malicious actors, nation-states, human errors, vulnerabilities in legacy systems, and supply chain risks.

At Telefónica Tech, we propose a comprehensive formula for cyber resilience, which includes understanding the organization's cybersecurity posture, defending the infrastructure with 360-degree protection, and effectively managing alerts and threat responses.

Our experts emphasize that addressing these challenges requires a holistic approach that includes robust Cybersecurity frameworks, continuous risk assessments, regular security updates, employee awareness and training programs, as well as close collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Our comprehensive approach

At Telefónica Tech, we offer a comprehensive (end-to-end) suite of specialized Cybersecurity products and services tailored to the specific needs of each client in critical infrastructures. These services range from risk assessments and monitoring of cyber-physical systems to incident detection and response, as well as the development of strategic plans to implement the necessary solutions.

✅ Download the Guardians of the Digital Frontier report and discover how to strengthen the security and cyber resilience of critical infrastructures in an increasingly digitalized world exposed to global cyber threats.