Secure solutions for a connected world

Discover how connectivity can stay secure and seamless even as new uses, risks, and opportunities redefine the telecom landscape. 

Did you know that a single eSIM can now be remotely managed in millions of cars or IoT devices - securely and seamlessly? As global connectivity accelerates, balancing innovation with robust protection is vital. Thales’s technologies ensure digital identities, networks, and assets are not only connected but safeguarded against emerging threats, including those posed by quantum computing. Telecom leaders must future-proof new services and infrastructure with end-to-end solutions that keep users, data, and devices safe while maintaining operational simplicity.

Balancing innovation and security: simplifying connectivity in the telecom revolution

New usages

Connectivity no longer stops at our smartphones. From regulatory requirements like the European eCall initiative—mandating cellular-enabled cars for quick emergency responses—to the integration of smart meters, health monitors, and body cams, Thales technologies have been at the forefront, ensuring the secure and reliable operation of these devices.  

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, connectivity has become crucial for work and education, driving the growth of home office and remote learning, and accelerating Thales’s contributions to resilient telecom infrastructures. 

In areas devoid of wired connections, 5G-based Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) now bridges the digital gap, delivering high-speed Internet to underserved communities—enabled by Thales solutions.  

Smartphone usage extends into the automotive realm with digital car keys enabling keyless access, enhancing convenience and fostering new scenarios for smartphone-based car sharing. Thales ensures global smartphone-to-vehicle connectivity with standardized, secure solutions. 

New threats

Smartphones store sensitive data for payments, transport, and IDs, easing our daily lives. However, with increased connectivity comes increased vulnerability to cyber threats. The attack surface is expanding as more connected devices give hackers access to more data, and identity becomes more critical than ever. Attackers today are no longer just individuals, but organized groups, hacktivists, and even nation-states. Thales builds a circle of trust to protect users, devices, and networks at key moments. 

For example, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations gather vehicle IDs, send activity reports, and manage energy data, making them potential targets for attackers. Thales helps secure Mobilize Powerbox charging stations as part of the Software République initiative. 

Safeguarding the digital identity of connected electricity meters to prevent third-party interference and data compromise is vital for daily life and national security. Thales offers end-to-end cyber protection, securing identities and data throughout the device lifecycle. 

Furthermore, with the imminent threat of quantum computing, traditional encryption methods become obsolete. Thales, in collaboration with SK Telecom, pioneered post-quantum cryptography solutions to ensure data security in this new era. 

Keeping things simple

In a connected world, our goal is to simplify operations and ensure reliability, security, and ease of use for consumers and IoT devices. 

As eSIM use grows, obtaining subscriptions poses a challenge, for devices that must automatically connect to a cellular network wherever they are deployed. Thales enables temporary cellular connectivity without Wi-Fi, allowing seamless subscription downloads and effortless device activation. 

To solve the challenge of switching connectivity providers for a large fleet, Stellantis remotely reprogrammed Thales eSIMs in a million vehicles, enabling seamless operator transitions without physical intervention. 

Travelers too can use eSIMs to easily access local subscriptions abroad and avoid high roaming charges. Thales’s eSIM platform enabled hundreds of thousands of such transactions in 2023. 

Private networks, whether at a port, factory, stadium, or for civil security, must maintain strict privacy, allowing only authorized users and devices to connect and exchange data. Telecom standards emphasize the eSIM’s key security role. The Thales eSIM as a Service portal simplifies eSIM deployment and management for these networks, accommodating diverse needs effortlessly. 

Future-proofing the connected world 

In this tech-driven world, managing connectivity requires a new approach centred on security, reliability, and simplicity. We're adapting to evolving needs by embracing new usages, prioritizing cyber protection, and delivering intuitive, reliable solutions.  

Our commitment to delivering secure solutions ensures that new usages meet evolving expectations without compromising cyber protection. 

Our mission? Delivering secure solutions for a connected world.