Nokia has enjoyed mounting success in the burgeoning 5G security field by banging the drum loudly and repeatedly, while profiting from Huawei’s discomfiture in this area. We should acknowledge the company’ commitment to the field while also noting that its rivals are hardly going to leave it a clear run. Indeed, Ericsson has been beefing up its security activities with its focus on a holistic approach, while Huawei continues to court mindshare with seminars and white papers. Without the kickback against Huawei, following the US sanctions and actions targeted specifically against the Chinese company, which President Biden shows little sign of relaxing, Huawei would still be setting the pace over 5G security technology. In the event, Nokia has been the…