National security issues have come to the fore with 5G equipment vendor selection for network deployments and upcoming service launches over the next year or two. Cyber security threats of many kinds are real and significant; but debate about this has become deeply entwined with those on international trade including sanctions busting, industrial policy and protectionism. There is a perceived threat from China including Huawei on all these fronts.
We certainly need to be increasingly vigilant in securing our cellular networks. Expanding capabilities in 5G including in consumer and industrial IoT also increase the scope for malicious actions.
