Comparison Overview

Cell C

VS

airtel

Cell C

Cnr Maxwell Drive and Pretoria Main Road, Buccleuch, Gauteng, ZA
Last Update: 2025-12-17
Between 650 and 699

Cell C Limited, launched in 2001, is a proudly South African customer-first digital provider of services that promotes digital inclusion. The organisation does this by championing the needs, passions, interests and motivations of customers to be at their best, empowering them to achieve and enjoy what they want to, by offering better value, differentiated propositions, connection and access. Cell C is committed to bridging the digital divide in South Africa and ensuring that everyone enjoys the benefits of a modern, connected world. Cell C is a Level 1 Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) contributor, with a focused transformation strategy premised on delivering meaningful diversity, inclusion and empowerment that has a positive impact on our economy and society as a whole. Our CSI Programmes: • SEE YOUTH powered by Cell C • Acts of Kindness • Cell C Bursary Fund • Equitable Digital Access • Employee Volunteerism View our privacy policy at www.cellc.co.za

NAICS: 517
NAICS Definition: Telecommunications
Employees: 4,059
Subsidiaries: 0
12-month incidents
1
Known data breaches
0
Attack type number
1

airtel

Plot 16, Udyog Vihar Phase IV, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN, 122009
Last Update: 2025-12-19
Between 800 and 849

Airtel was founded to provide global connectivity and unlock endless opportunities. Our organization embodies a unique blend of energy, innovation, creativity, dedication, scale, and ownership, all aimed at being limitless. At Airtel, we strive to go beyond our duties to create impactful solutions for our consumers. Our team is highly skilled and constantly growing, actively developing infrastructure to introduce cutting-edge technologies like 5G, IoT, IQ, and Airtel Black. We have successfully launched 5G services in over 5,000 cities and towns nationwide, with 10 million unique customers on the 5G network nationally. Airtel Black is another convenient consumer service that provides combined billing for family and friends under a single bill. We also offer enterprise solutions, including national and international long-distance services for carriers. With a subscriber base exceeding 574 million as of 2023, we are committed to delivering effective products that contribute to the realization of a 'Digital India', enabling millions of individuals to connect and thrive for a brighter future. Our presence spans 7,915 census and 802,577 non-census towns and villages, covering almost 96% of the country's population with 388,726 Rkms of optical fiber and an extensive distribution network of 1.2 million outlets. We've also implemented conservation initiatives that have saved 14,676 MWh of electricity, 4412 tonnes of paper through our e-bill initiatives, and recycled 3330 tonnes of e-waste. At Airtel, we believe in taking early ownership, delivering quality, and experimenting with various career paths to boost our trajectories and gain valuable insights into the business, making us the best in the industry. We are committed to creating the ultimate experience for our consumers while maintaining an ecological balance in the world.

NAICS: 517
NAICS Definition: Telecommunications
Employees: 102,587
Subsidiaries: 0
12-month incidents
0
Known data breaches
0
Attack type number
1

Compliance Badges Comparison

Security & Compliance Standards Overview

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Cell C
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
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airtel
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
Compliance Summary
Cell C
100%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified
airtel
0%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified

Benchmark & Cyber Underwriting Signals

Incidents vs Telecommunications Industry Average (This Year)

Cell C has 21.95% more incidents than the average of same-industry companies with at least one recorded incident.

Incidents vs Telecommunications Industry Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for airtel in 2025.

Incident History — Cell C (X = Date, Y = Severity)

Cell C cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Incident History — airtel (X = Date, Y = Severity)

airtel cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Notable Incidents

Last 3 Security & Risk Events by Company

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Cell C
Incidents

Date Detected: 4/2025
Type:Ransomware
Blog: Blog
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airtel
Incidents

Date Detected: 12/2019
Type:Vulnerability
Attack Vector: API Vulnerability
Blog: Blog

FAQ

airtel company demonstrates a stronger AI Cybersecurity Score compared to Cell C company, reflecting its advanced cybersecurity posture governance and monitoring frameworks.

Cell C and airtel have experienced a similar number of publicly disclosed cyber incidents.

In the current year, Cell C company has reported more cyber incidents than airtel company.

Cell C company has confirmed experiencing a ransomware attack, while airtel company has not reported such incidents publicly.

Neither airtel company nor Cell C company has reported experiencing a data breach publicly.

Neither airtel company nor Cell C company has reported experiencing targeted cyberattacks publicly.

airtel company has disclosed at least one vulnerability, while Cell C company has not reported such incidents publicly.

Neither Cell C nor airtel holds any compliance certifications.

Neither company holds any compliance certifications.

Neither Cell C company nor airtel company has publicly disclosed detailed information about the number of their subsidiaries.

airtel company employs more people globally than Cell C company, reflecting its scale as a Telecommunications.

Neither Cell C nor airtel holds SOC 2 Type 1 certification.

Neither Cell C nor airtel holds SOC 2 Type 2 certification.

Neither Cell C nor airtel holds ISO 27001 certification.

Neither Cell C nor airtel holds PCI DSS certification.

Neither Cell C nor airtel holds HIPAA certification.

Neither Cell C nor airtel holds GDPR certification.

Latest Global CVEs (Not Company-Specific)

Description

A vulnerability has been found in SeaCMS up to 13.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the file js/player/dmplayer/dmku/class/mysqli.class.php. Such manipulation of the argument page/limit leads to sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Risk Information
cvss2
Base: 7.5
Severity: LOW
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
cvss3
Base: 7.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
cvss4
Base: 6.9
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in HappyDevs TempTool allows Stored XSS.This issue affects TempTool: from n/a through 1.3.1.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 6.5
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Tormorten WP Microdata allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Microdata: from n/a through 1.0.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 6.5
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Description

Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerability in HappyDevs TempTool allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects TempTool: from n/a through 1.3.1.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 4.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Description

A vulnerability has been found in Tenda FH1201 1.2.0.14(408). Affected is the function sprintf of the file /goform/SetIpBind. Such manipulation of the argument page leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Risk Information
cvss2
Base: 9.0
Severity: LOW
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
cvss3
Base: 8.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss4
Base: 7.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X