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Secure your telecom security strategy with confidence. As 5G becomes more pervasive, it's time to reassess your existing security approach. Stay ahead of digital disruption with insights into cutting-edge cybersecurity practices and strategies.

Elevate your 5G security through a holistic approach. Upgrading from LTE to 5G and securing critical infrastructure demands a unified strategy. This means bringing together your internal teams (IT, security, and operations) and collaborating with external partners like MSSPs, consultants, and security product providers.

How Threat Intelligence will shape your security strategy

The Nokia Threat Intelligence Report 2024 provides an in-depth analysis of rising DDoS attacks, uncovering vulnerabilities within the telecom sector, and the growing impact of stringent government regulations on security measures. It also explores future-focused quantum security risks and highlights the evolving role of generative AI in shaping both threats and defenses.

The report is compiled by experts at the Nokia Cyber Security Center in France; the Nokia Security Operations Center in India; Quantum-safe security experts and Nokia Bell Labs; and Nokia Deepfield, a part of Nokia focusing on software applications covering network analytics and DDoS security. It also includes facts from the latest Nokia/TM Forum survey.

 

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What is telco cybersecurity and its future?

There are two distinct realms of cybersecurity: conventional IT security and telco network security. Each has its unique scope, focus, features, and challenges.

Telco cybersecurity is dedicated to protecting the entire telecommunications infrastructure and prioritizing uninterrupted service availability. Its top priorities are maintaining operational continuity of voice and data networks, protecting sensitive customer data, and defending against large-scale DDoS attacks.

In addition to having distinct security priorities, telco network security demands a specialized skill set and compliance with specific regulatory requirements. Professionals in this field need expertise in telco network topology and communication protocols. Furthermore, they must adhere to 3GPP standards, GSMA guidelines, and various country-specific regulations. These unique skills and stringent regulations ensure the seamless operation of telecommunications networks.

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Three experts, one mission: protect the network at all costs.

What's next in 5G security?

The 5G cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, driven by emerging technologies and regulatory advancements that are reshaping the way critical infrastructure providers need to protect digital assets. One of the most significant developments is the integration of generative AI (GenAI) into security frameworks. GenAI is revolutionizing threat detection and response by enabling systems to identify complex patterns and anomalies in real-time, enhancing our ability to predict and mitigate cyber threats with accuracy.

This advancement in AI-driven cybersecurity is complemented by a global tightening of government regulations, which are setting rigorous benchmarks for data protection and network security. These regulations are pushing organizations to adopt more robust security protocols and comply with stringent standards to reduce vulnerabilities across industries.

Additionally, the emergence of quantum security and in particular, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) marks a critical milestone in preparing our digital infrastructures for the quantum computing era. As quantum computers have the potential to break current encryption methods, PQC algorithms are being developed to ensure that our encryption standards remain secure against these future threats. This convergence of AI, regulatory enforcement, and quantum-resistant cryptography is paving the way for a more secure future, where cybersecurity measures are not just reactive but proactive and predictive against cyber threats.

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Revolutionizing cybersecurity

Familiarity with Generative AI in the context of cybersecurity

What are 5G cybersecurity challenges?

Cybersecurity challenges are evolving with the rapid expansion of cloud, webscale, and distributed application architectures, creating a larger surface for potential security breaches. As complexity grows, traditional security approaches struggle to keep pace with modern threats, leaving organizations vulnerable to exploitation by hackers. However, by fortifying your critical infrastructure and leveraging the power of ML/AI, you can effectively detect and respond to cyber threats with agility. These five essential end-to-end operations - radio transport, telco cloud, IoT and devices, security operations, and slicing security - are paramount for CSPs to prioritize in 5G cybersecurity.

Discover the top 5G cybersecurity challenges currently confronting countless organizations:
 

  • Lack of security automation
  • Increased threat actors
  • Highly sophisticated attacks
  • Fragmented tool landscape
  • Stringent regulation and compliance requirements

The Nokia 5G cybersecurity approach

 
Nokia can help you build digital trust with your customers. With over 500 global security projects in the last 15 years, our footprint in shaping security standards and best practices is undeniable, evidenced by our active roles in over five key standardization bodies.

In the 5G era, cybersecurity isn't just an add-on but a cornerstone to your strategy. Deliver better business outcomes by prioritizing your security needs, empowering you to counter cyber threats, uncover new revenue streams, and adhere to compliance demands.

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Transforming cybersecurity with GenAI in the age of advanced threats

Cybersecurity Consulting

Our Cybersecurity Consulting Services brings deep 5G telco security expertise in gauging  CSPs  security preparedness and designing a plan to keep their network secure. With one of the world's only end-to-end 5G security assessment and insight capabilities, we can help you transform your 5G security operations.

Security Products

Designed with real-world applications in mind, our end-to-end security products portfolio, includes use-case driven technologies  and are effective at blocking threats in Security Operations Centers such as the NetGuard XDR Security Operations suite including NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome, NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response, NetGuard Identity Access Manager, NetGuard Audit Compliance Manager and NetGuard Certificate Manager.

Managed Security Services

Navigate the 5G and industry 4.0 landscape confidently with our Managed Security Services. We don't just offer Managed Detection and Response (MDR), we curate a suite of value-added telco security services tailored to protect both operational technology (5G security) and the IT environment of CSPs and verticals.

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Related products and services

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Cloud-native Extended Detection and Response platform

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5G cybersecurity orchestration and incident response software suite to detect, analyze, and mitigate telco security risks faster.

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