WESTFORD, Mass., March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Key Takeaways:
- Sonus helps Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) prevent advanced
cyber-attacks targeting their Evolved Packet Core (EPC) networks
and IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS) through new security
architecture developed with Palo Alto Networks.
- Sonus addresses evolving MNO security challenges in 4G-LTE
networks with a new security architecture, developed with Palo Alto
Networks, that provides full visibility and enforcement associated
with signaling and multimedia traffic, with a focus on preventing
malware.
- The security architecture is designed to increase mobile
subscriber security, improve customer experience, reduce mobile
operator total cost of ownership (TCO) and protect mobile network
infrastructure from service abuse and revenue losses.
Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a global leader in securing
Cloud and real-time communications, today announced a new
architecture designed to mitigate the impacts of rogue LTE endpoint
devices and erroneous IP traffic crossing 4G-LTE mobile networks.
The Sonus security architecture, developed with Palo Alto Networks,
includes existing Sonus Session Border Controller (SBC) elements,
providing the Interconnection Border Control Function and
Proxy-Call Session Control Function (IBCF and P-CSCF), as well as
the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform to move
security to the network edge, lowering mobile networks costs and
customer churn.
The joint architecture allows MNOs to implement new policies
that block unauthorized traffic on EPC networks, increase security,
reduce network congestion and associated costs, and enhance the
user experience of MNOs' mobile subscribers by providing protection
from mobile malware.
MNOs can now leverage their Sonus P-CSCF and IBCF deployments to
detect and mitigate anomalous IP communications traffic from rogue
endpoints, as well as obtain complete visibility and threat
prevention capabilities provided by the Palo Alto Networks
Next-Generation Security Platform. With this security architecture
in place, MNOs can reduce capital costs by limiting the
over-provisioning of networks while implementing a more effective
overall security posture in conjunction with growing IP
Communications services, such as VoLTE and
VoWiFi. Additionally, MNOs can deter theft of service and
ensure greater network availability and quality of experience for
mobile subscribers by preventing targeted network attacks and
blocking malware targeting mobile devices.
Quotes:
"The Sonus and Palo Alto Networks architecture
brings together the unique capabilities offered by each company to
deliver a best-in-class security solution for mobile operators that
unifies LTE data and VoLTE security policy and enforcement," said
Kevin Riley, Sonus CTO and senior
vice president, Engineering. "Establishing a secure mobile network
for the Internet of Things will be a key differentiator for mobile
operators and their customers in the coming years. We are looking
forward to working with Palo Alto Networks to continue this
momentum as we get ahead of identity and security issues and
redefine this evolving landscape together."
"Mobile network operators must have full visibility into all
types of mobile network traffic in order to prevent cyberattacks.
The joint architecture announced today by Sonus Networks, in
collaboration with Palo Alto Networks, provides MNOs with
comprehensive traffic visibility within their infrastructure, and
combines the cyber breach prevention capabilities of our
Next-Generation Security Platform with Sonus' advanced security for
the VoLTE/voice network," said Scott
Stevens, Palo Alto Networks senior vice president of Global
Service Provider Sales. "This joint architecture provides active
coordination between our platforms to provide a new level of
security into the VoLTE/VoWifi network."
Other Facts:
- In 2017, over a third of the world's population is projected to
own a smartphone, an estimated total of almost 2.6 billion
smartphone users in the world, a majority of which will support
VoLTE.
- The Sonus SBC SWe was named a 2016 Cloud Security Excellence
Award Winner by TMCnet and Cloud Computing magazine.
Additional Resources:
- Download the joint whitepaper "Secure The Mobile Network"
whitepaper by Sonus and Palo Alto Networks.
- Listen to a replay of the Sonus sponsored webinar Your UC
Network Will Be Attacked! Get Ahead of the Threat Now.
- Download the e-book Securing Real-Time Communications For
Dummies, detailing potential cyber-attacks and ways
enterprises can secure their own systems to prevent them.
About Sonus:
Sonus brings the next generation of
Cloud-based SIP and 4G/VoLTE solutions to its customers by securing
mission critical traffic for VoIP, video, IM and online
collaboration. With Sonus, enterprises can secure and prioritize
real-time communications, while service providers can deliver
reliable, secure real-time services for mobile, UC and social
applications. Sonus offers an award-winning portfolio of
hardware-based and virtualized Session Border Controllers (SBCs),
Diameter Signaling Controllers (DSCs), Policy/Routing servers and
Media/Signaling Gateways. Visit www.sonus.net or call
1-855-GO-SONUS. Follow Sonus on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,
YouTube and Instagram.
Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements:
The information in this release contains forward-looking
statements regarding future events that involve risks and
uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical
facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements. Our
actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the
forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risks
and uncertainties associated with Sonus' business, please refer to
the "Risk Factors" section of Sonus' most recent annual or
quarterly report filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements
represent Sonus' views only as of the date on which such statement
is made and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views
as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update
forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically
disclaims any obligation to do so.
For More Information:
Wendy
Tullo, +1-978-614-8167
wtullo@sonusnet.com
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