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Palo Alto Networks combines with Ataya, Celona, Druid, others on private 5G security

Palo Alto Networks has said its 5G security software is now pre-integrated into the private 5G offerings from a number of core network and other service providers. The initial intake covers products from Ataya, Celona, Druid Software, NETSCOUT, NVIDIA, and NTT DATA. It is...

Renault taps IoT startup ProvenRun for max-security in-car comms

France-based IoT security startup ProvenRun has done a deal with Renault Group to protect onboard comms on software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms for Ampere, the car company’s electric vehicle (EV) software spinoff. The firm has worked with Ampere on a ‘protocol breaker’ product to create...

ST Micro gains Level-3 high-security IoT certification for STM32 family

STMicroelectronics (ST Micro) has gained level-three (Level 3) certification from both SESIP and PSA Certified for its STM32 system-on-chip security solution, which allows IoT developers to write and deploy code on its STM32 family of IoT-geared 32-bit microcontroller integrated circuits without the cost associated...

Kyndryl introduces new security edge services with Cisco 

US-based system integrator Kyndryl has announced a set of security edge services with Cisco to help customers improve their security controls and address and respond to cyber incidents. The twin security releases build on the pair’s collaboration and co-investment to develop scalable security offerings,...

Quantum-secure private 5G testbed opens in UK

A quantum-secure private 5G testbed that claims to protect against current and future cyber threats has opened in the UK, and is pitching for “customer engagement”. The project, which goes under the title Security Enhanced Virtualised Networking for 5G (SEViN-5G), is funded by Innovate...

SK Telecom, Thales collaborate on post-quantum cryptography

SK Telecom said the innovation consists in upgrading the cryptography used to anonymize the user digital identity on the 5G network SK Telecom (SKT), the largest mobile operator in Korea, and Thales have partnered to test advanced quantum-resistant cryptography, or Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Based on...

Telefonica Tech launches cyber intelligence offering for large firms

Telefonica Tech noted its new cyber-intelligence service is part of the NextDefense managed services Telefónica Tech, which is a unit of Spanish carrier Telefonica, has launched a comprehensive cyber intelligence service for large enterprises, the company said in a release. Telefónica Tech’s new service provides guidance...

Quectel prioritizes security across its full portfolio: CEO

Quected recently engaged Finite State to rigorously test its IoT modules Quectel has been prioritizing security across its entire portfolio and has been implementing rigorous security measures to ensure the integrity of its products and services as well as its customers’ privacy and data, Norbert...

2024 network predictions: It’s all about the economics (Reader Forum)

The world is in a perpetual upgrade cycle driven by advances in all areas of technology. Customers must understand their needs if they are to optimize the cost and performance of their networks when choosing when and what to purchase. The wireless industry faces...

Replacing VPNs — Why it’s time to trust zero-trust to secure IoT and beyond (Reader Forum)

Lateral movement — it’s one of bad actors' favorite methods for finding high value targets they can exploit, once they are in your network. Tracking your servers, reading your mail, eating your snacks — pretty much causing havoc that could have very significant consequences.  I...

AT&T to create cybersecurity joint venture

AT&T will retain an ownership stake and board representation in the new entity AT&T announced an agreement to create a standalone managed cybersecurity services business. In a release, the telco also announced a capital investment in that business from WillJam Ventures, a Chicago-based investor with cybersecurity...

New processes, new threats and new security challenges in industrial 5G

Security threats for companies operating in different verticals increase when a new technology is integrated into a legacy system with increase of connected devices Changes in processes and the conversion of IT and OT teams create new challenges and security vulnerabilities for companies in different...

Palo Alto Networks makes two security-related acquisitions

Palo Alto Networks recently entered into definite agreements to Acquire Talon Cyber Security and Dig Security Cybersecurity specialist Palo Alto Networks is expanding its security capabilities through the recent acquisition of two firms. In a release, the firm said that it has entered into a definitive...

Costa Rica says Chinese vendors pose cybersecurity risks

The science, technology, and telecommunications minister of Costa Rica stated that Chinese vendors represented a security threat to the emerging digital network Costa Rican government officials have raised concerns about potential cybersecurity threats posed by Chinese vendors in the development of 5G networks in the...

Reviving deep packet inspection: The journey from antiquated hardware to the cloud (Reader Forum)

In the dynamic world of network traffic management, the concept of Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) has been a subject of intense debate in recent years. As concerns around data privacy and cybercrime have grown, the use of encryption technologies to secure data across public...

Cisco to buy Splunk in its largest acquisition to date

Cisco will buy cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion In its largest acquisition to date, Cisco has entered an agreement to buy cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion as part of a larger effort to increase recurring software revenue to its bottom line. Cisco...

KT proposes telecom reconstruction efforts in Ukraine

KT proposed enhancing national security through quantum encryption solutions Korea’s KT presented the Ukraine government with insights into how the country can improve its telecommunication infrastructure, including ways to manage the networks more efficiently. The presentation, titled "ICT Partner for Ukraine," was led by Moon Sung-uk,...

Huawei files lawsuit against Portugal’s 5G ban: Report

A decision by the Portuguese government is currently effectively banning local telcos from implement 5G gear from Chinese vendor Huawei The Portuguese unit of Chinese vendor Huawei has filed a lawsuit against a previous decision made by the country’s security assessment commission, which effectively bars...

Ericsson deploys 5G test network infra for German agency BSI

Ericsson said the base system includes components for a cloud-native 5G core network, as well as radio standards covering both 5G and 4G functions Swedish vendor Ericsson said it is supplying the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) with a full-scale 5G test network...

Deutsche Telekom opens quantum lab

Deutsche Telekom said the new facility is located at its T-Labs in Berlin German operator Deutsche Telekom said it has inaugurated a quantum lab at its T-Labs location in Berlin, Germany. In a release, the European carrier said that the new facility is dedicated to quantum...

National Grid to set ‘honeypots’ to trap hackers – amid rising risk from digitisation

National Grid, the UK electricity and gas utility company, also operating in New York and Massachusetts, is advertising a million-pound vacancy for a cyber specialist to set ‘honeypots’ in its network systems to wrongfoot hackers and misdirect incoming attacks on critical energy infrastructure. The...

SK Telecom seeks standards for quantum-safe communication

SK Telecom noted it will be leading efforts to develop standards for key management of hybrid approaches with quantum key distribution (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) Korean operator SK Telecom said it will promote the development of standards for quantum-safe communications at the International Telecommunication...

Zayo: DDoS attacks up 200%, driven in part by automation

Hackers are relying on AI and automation to fuel cyber attacks, Zayo says The first half of 2023 saw 200% more dedicated denial of service attacks than the entire year of 2022, according to new data from network infrastructure provider Zayo, with telecommunications companies as...

BT, NATS partner on flight safety in UK

BT will provide NATS with network architecture and cybersecurity services BT has announced a seven-year contract with NATS — formerly known as National Air Traffic Services — to provide network architecture and cybersecurity services with a focus on improving safety of U.K. flight operations. NATS...