Comparison Overview

Cell C

VS

Orange

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

Orange

111, Quai du Président Roosevelt, None, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France, FR, 92130
Last Update: 2025-12-19
Between 0 and 549

Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is present in 26 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan « Lead the future », built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. « Lead the future » capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality.

NAICS: 517
NAICS Definition: Telecommunications
Employees: 132,461
Subsidiaries: 26
12-month incidents
3
Known data breaches
3
Attack type number
3

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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Orange
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
Orange
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)

Orange has 265.85% more incidents than the average of same-industry companies with at least one recorded incident.

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

Cell C cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

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

Orange 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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Orange
Incidents

Date Detected: 9/2025
Type:Cyber Attack
Attack Vector: Exploitation de données personnelles volées, Ingénierie sociale, SIM swapping
Motivation: Fraude financière, Vol d'identité, Accès non autorisé à des comptes en ligne
Blog: Blog

Date Detected: 8/2025
Type:Cyber Attack
Blog: Blog

Date Detected: 7/2025
Type:Ransomware
Attack Vector: ransomware (Warlock), system compromise
Motivation: financial gain, data theft
Blog: Blog

FAQ

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

Orange company has faced a higher number of disclosed cyber incidents historically compared to Cell C company.

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

Both Orange company and Cell C company have confirmed experiencing at least one ransomware attack.

Orange company has disclosed at least one data breach, while Cell C company has not reported such incidents publicly.

Orange company has reported targeted cyberattacks, while Cell C company has not reported such incidents publicly.

Neither Cell C company nor Orange company has reported experiencing or disclosing vulnerabilities publicly.

Neither Cell C nor Orange holds any compliance certifications.

Neither company holds any compliance certifications.

Orange company has more subsidiaries worldwide compared to Cell C company.

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

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

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

Neither Cell C nor Orange holds ISO 27001 certification.

Neither Cell C nor Orange holds PCI DSS certification.

Neither Cell C nor Orange holds HIPAA certification.

Neither Cell C nor Orange 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