In this episode of the podcast, Doug Green is joined by Matt Hayes, Manager at ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier information management, to discuss the cybersecurity landscape of the telecom industry.

Over 74 million U.S. telecommunications clients’ data has been leaked onto the dark web in 2023 alone. With only a few major providers, each collecting a wealth of sensitive data about their customers, the telecom industry has remained a prominent target for hackers. Unfortunately, the extensive use of contractors and subcontractors in the telecom industry has opened the space up to further risks. Knowing they are already at higher risk of a cyberattack, telecom companies using high numbers of contractors need to ensure security procedures are thoroughly spelled out and effectively communicated.

Matt Hayes

Matt provides insights into how the widespread use of contractors in the telecom industry can open up the space to new cyber threats. He also shares how telecom companies can effectively communicate best practices to contractors to tighten up their security posture, and what should be included in an effective cybersecurity training for contractors. Click here to learn more about ISN's cybersecurity offerings.

Matt Hayes is a Manager at ISN, overseeing ISN’s efforts in the Utilities, Telecom and Public Sector industries. Matt has been at ISN for 10+years, managing team initiatives focused on sales strategy, customer retention and client services.

Prior to his current role, he worked in leadership roles at ISN throughout the Business Development department, most recently overseeing teams in the Manufacturing space, including Automotive, Consumer Goods and Pharmaceuticals. Matt holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management from Baylor University.