Why IQSTEL (Nasdaq: $IQST) is Doubling Down on
AI-Driven Cyber Shields—Just as FCC Deregulates Telecom Defenses
Amid Salt Typhoon's Shadow, IQSTEL (Nasdaq: $IQST) @IQstel and Cycurion's (Nasdaq: $CYCU) @cycurion Alliance
Launches Proactive Protection for a $500B Market
November 28th, 2025 – Investorideas.com, a global news source and expert investing resource covering Telecom,
AI and Cybersecurity stocks issues a snapshot looking at how cybersecurity is
playing a key role in the telecom sector, featuring IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST), a Global Connectivity, AI and Digital Corporation providing advanced
solutions across Telecom, High-Tech Telecom Services, Fintech, AI-Powered
Telecom Platforms and Cybersecurity.
According to Cyberpress, “The global telecommunications and media industries have become key
targets for cybercriminal groups and state-sponsored attackers, according to
the latest CYFIRMA Industry Report.”
“The study reports a surge in phishing, ransomware,
and APT campaigns over the past 90 days, signaling persistent exploitation
attempts aimed at telecom infrastructure and media firms worldwide.”
This news came out following news days earlier that “The Federal Communications
Commission on Thursday abandoned an effort to require telecommunications
companies to meet minimum cybersecurity standards.”
But are consumers protected? According to some experts the answer is no and it may represent a big
problem for Americans.
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“This is the cyber equivalent of hanging a ‘come
kick me’ sign on critical infrastructure and national cyber security,” said David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security.
In December 2024 headlines were buzzing with a major
cyber-attack against leading telecom companies. It was reported, “A group of hackers known
as Salt Typhoon is being blamed for the attack targeting companies, which
reportedly included AT&T (NYSE: T), Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN). White House officials cautioned that the number of telecommunication
firms and countries impacted could still grow.”
Forging ahead with its internal commitment to
cybersecurity for its customers, in late October IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) announced that Reality Border, IQSTEL's AI subsidiary, has
completed Phase One of its joint program with Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU ) to deliver a new generation of AI-enhanced cybersecurity. The
milestone introduces a secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for
Airweb.ai (web AI agent) and IQ2Call.ai (voice AI agent), now fronted and
protected by Cycurion's ARx multi-layer cybersecurity platform.
From the news:
"Our customers can now deploy AI agents with
confidence," said Leandro Iglesias, President of IQSTEL. "By pairing
an MCP layer with Cycurion´s advanced platformARx's deception-driven,
multi-layer inspection, we're moving from reactive defense to proactive threat
hunting at the edge of our AI experiences."
"ARx was designed for mission-critical
environments," added L. Kevin Kelly, Chairman & CEO of Cycurion.
"Integrating with Reality Border's MCP-enabled agents means threats are
intercepted, analyzed, and acted upon before they can touch core assets."
What Phase One Delivers:
·
MCP Interface for Airweb & IQ2Call –
standardized, secure context/tooling layer for AI-agent workflows operating in
detect/protect modes.
·
ARx Reverse-Proxy Shielding – obscures true server
IPs and diverts adversaries to hardened defenses and decoys.
·
Four-Layer ARx Defense (current config)
·
Geo-Gating (region-based blocking)
·
WAF & API Security (request inspection &
filtering)
·
Proprietary Bot Hunter (malicious automation
detection while allowing legit bots)
·
AI-Powered Behavioral Analysis (real-time anomaly
detection & response)
·
Dynamic Threat Intelligence – real-time 13M+
malicious IP blocklist with continuous updates and automated blocking.
·
Operational Visibility – dashboards/SIEM integration,
packet-level drill-downs, and adaptive rules for rapid action.
·
Model Context Protocol (MCP), in practice
MCP standardizes how AI agents securely discover,
request, and use tools/data from external systems, enforcing auditable
permissions and least-privilege policies.
In Phase One, Reality Border uses MCP to:
·
Normalize AI-Agent Tooling — Airweb.ai and
IQ2Call.ai expose capabilities as MCP tools behind ARx (e.g., Knowledge Ops;
secure webhooks/email/SMS; IQ2Call call control: initiate/end calls, warm
transfers, Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF), post-call notes; scheduling/CRM
handoffs). All are schema-described to eliminate ad-hoc integrations.
·
Enforce Policy at the Edge — Every MCP
request/response is fronted by ARx (reverse proxy + four-layer defense);
malicious sessions are challenged or blocked in real time.
·
Auditability & Least-Privilege — MCP scopes and
per-tool policies restrict actions (e.g., read-only KB); ARx dashboards/SIEM
deliver end-to-end observability (who/what invoked which tool, parameters,
security verdicts).
Why it matters
Static defenses struggle against fast-moving,
automated adversaries. ARx's preemptive, deception-driven approach halts
threats before impact, while MCP turns Airweb and IQ2Call into well-governed,
least-privilege clients of enterprise systems—reducing risk without sacrificing
speed.
This is only the beginning. IQSTEL and Cycurion are
building a powerful AI-enhanced cybersecurity ecosystem. With IQSTEL's AI
services now protected by Cycurion's advanced ARx platform, the next phase will
go beyond defense — delivering solutions where AI takes the lead in cyber
protection, predicting, adapting, and neutralizing threats before they emerge.
On November 25th, IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) updated their shareholders on the relationship, stating “ Both
Companies Signal Long-Term Commitment, Joint Development Plans, and a
"Sibling Companies" Vision for the Future.”
IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST and Cycurion Inc.
(NASDAQ: CYCU) refer to the joint press release dated September 3, 2025, in
which each company announced plans to distribute $500,000 worth of the other
company's shares to its respective shareholders. To further solidify the
strategic alliance between the two companies, IQSTEL and Cycurion today
announce an updated approach: Each company will instead distribute $500,000
worth of its own shares as a one-time, pro-rata dividend to its shareholders,
while preserving the full $1,000,000 in cross-ownership shares.
Following a coordinated review, IQSTEL and Cycurion
agreed that issuing dividends in their own shares—rather than redistributing
cross-held shares—provides a more streamlined, efficient, and value-enhancing
structure for shareholders. The original cross-shareholding swap is expected to
proceed next year once the shares meet seasoning requirements.
A Clear Signal of Long-Term Investment and Joint Growth
By keeping the full cross-holding positions intact,
IQSTEL and Cycurion reinforce to the market that their relationship is not
transactional, but rather a long-term investment commitment, reflecting a shared
strategy, joint product development roadmap, and tightly aligned corporate
vision.
Both companies described the decision as a strong
symbol of their status as "sibling companies," working
collaboratively to expand their technological footprint in artificial
intelligence, cybersecurity, telecom, and high-tech enterprise services.
Maintaining Cross-Holdings Strengthens Market Confidence
IQSTEL CEO Leandro Iglesias commented:
"By retaining the full $1,000,000 in shares of
each other, IQSTEL and Cycurion demonstrate a deeper level of trust and
alignment. This is a long-term partnership. We are building high-tech products
together, entering new markets together, and showing shareholders that we are
mutually invested in each other's future."
Cycurion CEO Kevin Kelly added:
"Keeping the cross-holdings untouched sends
the right message: our companies are growing side by side. The dividend
distribution using each company's own shares eliminates unnecessary regulatory
filings, streamlines the process for shareholders, and preserves the strength
of our strategic alliance."
A Foundation for Joint Developments Ahead
IQSTEL and Cycurion are currently co-developing
advanced cybersecurity technologies, AI-based threat intelligence applications,
and identity-driven security solutions aimed at telecom operators, financial
institutions, and enterprise clients across more than 20 countries and 17 time
zones.
The companies expect to deliver additional
partnership updates in Q1 and Q2 2026 as new joint products enter the market.
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