TIA Named a Finalist in the Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition Program in the Security Category

TIA SCS 9001 Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Security Standard recognized for its unique ability to provide assurance that communications networks across all industries are inherently secure

Arlington, VA (December 11, 2023)  2023 – , The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world, today announces they have been named a finalist in the Fierce Innovation Awards — Telecom Edition program in the Security category. The Awards program is produced by Fierce Telecom and Fierce Wireless and recognize the creators, makers, and doers of outstanding services and equipment unveiled over the past 12 months.

The awards promote the competitive spirit and initiative to spark new design, development and distribution of inventive solutions; find revolutionary tech or services; and to acknowledge and honor the most visionary operators, service providers, and vendors for their commitment to next-gen business and consumer offerings.

The TIA SCS9001 is the first comprehensive, measurable, and independently certifiable process-based supply chain security standard for the ICT industry. SCS 9001 provides benefit to any organization operating a modern network of any type across all sectors. It allows network operators to assess their comprehension and execution of security practices, while also instilling confidence in the inherent security of the products and services provided by their suppliers and throughout the entire supply chain.

Alejandro Piñero, Head of Content, Fierce Technology Group at Questex said, “Congratulations to the 2023 award finalists. We were extremely impressed with all of the submissions. We are thrilled to celebrate the finalists for their creativity in developing groundbreaking solutions across the industry.”

Finalists were chosen by the awards program’s judges who are the industry’s elite including analysts and service providers.

“Being recognized as a finalist in the Security Category for the 2023 Fierce Innovation Awards by one of the most respected outlets in the ICT industry is a testament of the value and protection that the SCS 9001 standard delivers to companies around the world,” said Dave Stehlin, CEO, TIA. “We are honored that the judges recognize SCS 9001’s unique ability to tackle the growing global threat of supply chain cyber-attacks head-on with a comprehensive approach to ensuring that ICT networks are secure and protected.”

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