The need for strong cybersecurity measures is evident, and telcos should capitalize on the increasing recognition of this. However, they risk becoming a lever that governments around the world attempt to pull, as their legislation falls short of their goals. There is an increasing authoritarian strain on the global stage, where governments want to restrict certain types of content available on the website. Many countries are now wary of foreign interference via social media, and culturally, consumers are now more aware that their smartphones and the apps that they serve have some negative impacts on their lives. In the UK, fears of children being exposed to mature content, as well as a broader strategy of reducing violence against women and…