Eight cybersecurity trends and their relevance for telcos

Infosecurity Europe is a barometer for the key topics and selling points in the cybersecurity industry. But telco representation at the event is low – a missed opportunity to build awareness of their role in this lucrative market.

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Introduction

There is no shortage of cybersecurity events in Europe, and in London alone they occur throughout the year. Infosecurity Europe is one of the larger ones, with a focus on enterprise security. It is not an innovation forum but a business trade show where cybersecurity specialists showcase their latest products and deliver presentations on the key topics that keep their senior executives awake at night.

Our team attended the 2026 show, held from 2 to 4 June in London. In this report, we summarise eight key topics (see below), present our take on them and highlight the implications for telecom operators

Eight key topics from Infosecurity Europe

Source: STL Partners

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Marina Koytcheva

Marina Koytcheva

Director, Research

Marina works across STL Partners’ research portfolio, with a specific focus on the Executive Briefing Service, consumer services and sustainability. She joined STL Partners in 2023 with 18 years of experience as a market analyst, first at Nokia, and then at CCS Insight where she led the market forecasting practice across all technology areas and modelled the impact of major global disruptions. She has wide expertise across telecoms, hyperscalers, device markets, consumer behaviour, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on the tech industry. Marina holds an MSc in Finance and Economics, and an MBA.