Adopt global standards: TRA

Manama : Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has urged operators in the sector to adopt international standards for information security in light of the major cyber threats faced by the industry. 

This came during a workshop held on Information Security based on ISO 27001 and CAS(T) Standards for the telecommunications
operators. 

Commenting on the developments, Dr. Khalid Al Khalifa, TRA’s Director of Cyber Security said, “Following best international practices are essential, as our telecommunications infrastructure is the backbone of development not only in telecoms sector but also in other critical sectors such as banking and finance as they rely on the availability of the services provided over these critical assets.”

ISO 27001 encompasses best international practices on information security management, risks and controls. CAS(T) is a standard for information in Telecommunications Service Providers developed in the United Kingdom.

The workshop, attended by telecommunications operators in Bahrain, discussed various issues related to Information security, including the major sources of cyber threats faced by telecoms operators. 

The workshop gave insight on how ISO27001 and CAS(T) standards can help operators address these cyber threats, experiences of the implementation of these standards in the UK, and planning for implementation of ISO27001 and CAS(T) certification from the operators’ point of view in both Mobile and fixed line services.