You’re right that nobody (hopefully) is transmitting sensitive information in the clear, but having a network layer that you don’t trust fundamentally changes your security posture for the worse.
For example, consider the possibility that your 5G equipment might go down at an inconvenient time if there’s an actual military conflict.
Also, it’s not always clear what information has strategic value to your rivals. Even simple metadata, like which political leaders are talking to whom, can be revealing if collected at scale.
For example, consider the possibility that your 5G equipment might go down at an inconvenient time if there’s an actual military conflict.
Also, it’s not always clear what information has strategic value to your rivals. Even simple metadata, like which political leaders are talking to whom, can be revealing if collected at scale.