WAKEFIELD, Massachusetts,
December 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Enhancing its network security
portfolio, Xura protects Communications and
Interconnect Service Providers against
network attacks from vulnerabilities in
signaling protocols
Xura, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESG), a leading provider of digital
communications services, today announces the availability of its
Signaling Fraud Management System, built to protect mobile
operators' signaling networks from sophisticated exploits and
security threats. Xura's highly efficient and topographically
independent solution, provides 360-degree security and privacy
protection, addressing many types of signalling network attacks.
With a tightly integrated firewall and analytical module, Xura's
Signaling Fraud Management System provides mobile operators with
advanced, real-time detection of malicious traffic alongside smart
prevention mechanisms.
With the full extent of security vulnerabilities in the
signaling network only now being exposed and exploits of these
vulnerabilities on the rise, mobile operators need a managed
solution to guard the integrity of their networks, as well as their
subscribers' privacy. Xura, an industry expert in signaling, has
taken an advanced approach to security by enabling the operator to
introduce a specialized element at the network interconnect points
to function as Signaling Fraud Management. This advanced and
lightweight approach integrates easily into any signaling network,
and is secured by Xura's powerful, heuristics engine that screens
and performs validation across all levels of the network protocol
stack, addressing today's threats and those that are yet to
come.
"For the mobile operator, signaling is the central nervous
system of their network with mission-critical, real-time data on
subscriber identity, status, location, technology and servicing
elements. Because of weaknesses in the current signaling protocols
(SS7, Diameter, SIP), they are open to exploitation and prone to
attack from hackers who can expose mobile subscriber's data and
violate privacy by stealing money, listening to conversations,
monitoring messages, manipulating data, and generally disrupting
services," said Jim Saunders, EVP
Digital Communication at Xura. "Not only does the Xura's
state-of-the-art solution block suspicious traffic, it also secures
the network against any type of protocol vulnerabilities, which
someone with the right technical knowledge might exploit and then
strike in the future."
Xura's strong heritage in signaling and messaging means it
understands the challenges faced by operators today. It's
20-year expertise has translated into a security solution with
transparent design, high performance and a robust
architecture, that can be placed at any relevant point in the core
network, eliminating the need and expense of redesigning the
network architecture. In addition, with its own Diameter and SIP
stack embedded into its solutions, the Xura Signaling Fraud
Management System can ensure secure continuity, even in the design
stage, across all signalling networks including Evolved Packet Core
and IMS (LTE and 5G), preventing a broad spectrum of threats.
Xura Signaling Fraud Management features an easy to control
graphical user management interface that provides real-time views
of detected security threats, blocked or suspicious activity, top
attack targets and raises alarms in real-time for detected risks.
In addition, the system has a world-class analytics engine that
provides high performance data collection and real-time streaming
analysis of incoming traffic. This advanced detection means
operators can filter malicious messages and report on detected,
blocked traffic. The solution also helps discover new fraudulent
patterns, including attack source, types of attacks and attack
targets. A flexible query module enables security teams to explore
details of the captured traffic, to simplify and automate
investigation efforts for the detected outbreaks. Lastly,
native virtualization of the solution supports operators
with hardware independence and plays a part in any
ongoing NFV strategy.
For more information about Xura's network security solutions,
including its Signaling Fraud Management System, please contact
corporate.marketing@acision.com, alternatively view our video or
visit Xura's website at
http://www.xura.com/our-services/digital-communications/security.
About Xura, Inc.
Xura, Inc (NASDAQ: MESG) offers a portfolio of digital services
solutions that enable global communications across a variety of
mobile devices and platforms. We help communication service
providers (CSPs) and enterprises navigate and monetize the digital
ecosystem to create innovative, new experiences through our
cloud-based offerings. Our solutions touch more than three billion
end points through 350+ service providers and enterprises in 140+
countries. You can find us at Xura.com.
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