Advanced layer of threat protection the first from a Canadian
wireless provider
MONTRÉAL, Nov. 8, 2018 /CNW
Telbec/ - Bell Mobility today announced a managed Internet of
Things (IoT) security service that offers businesses, Smart Cities
and other organizations employing IoT solutions with an advanced
layer of comprehensive security services to detect and respond to
evolving cyber threats.
"With our new Managed IoT Security service, Bell is extending
its expertise in both IoT services and managed network protection
to business users and Canada's growing community of Smart Cities,"
said Nauby Jacob, Vice President of Products and Services at Bell
Mobility. "Our multi-layered security approach is focused on
keeping our customers' IT infrastructure and systems safe and
secure as they rapidly adopt new IoT technologies."
According to International Data Corporation (IDC)1,
81% of medium and large-sized organizations in Canada are already using IoT solutions – and
the security of their systems ranks as a primary concern for
them.
"Businesses are increasingly connecting their core processes to
make better decisions faster," said Nigel
Wallis, VP IoT at IDC Canada. "Canadian businesses, however,
aren't abandoning email, web servers or social media technologies
just because of the security threat they pose. The Internet of
Things needs to be considered in the same light – the benefits and
value are too great to ignore because of cybersecurity concerns
that can be addressed with the right technology, processes and
partners."
Bell has been recognized as a leader in security by IDC for the
last 3 years2 in a row based on its breadth of security
services, national team of security experts and the scope of its
network operations. The Managed IoT Security service is the newest
addition to Bell's robust security portfolio offering on-premise,
network and cloud-based defences supported by unique threat
intelligence capabilities.
Available to customers across Canada, Bell's Managed IoT
Security service analyzes all IoT traffic for data that could pose
a threat to IoT solutions; blocks access to and prevents downloads
from destinations known to carry malicious content; and allows
controlled access through customized policy-based rules.
The Managed IoT Security service is administered by Bell's
Security Operations Centre and fully supported by accredited
security professionals providing incident management, policy
management and reporting on all security-related incidents 24/7.
For more about Managed IoT Security, please visit
Bell.ca/IoTsecurity. To learn more about Bell's broad range of IoT
solutions, please visit Bell.ca/IoT.
About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications
company, providing innovative broadband wireless, TV, Internet and
business communication services across the country. Bell Media is
Canada's premier content creation company with leading assets in
television, radio, out of home and digital media. Founded in
Montréal in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. To learn more,
please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health
with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's
Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access,
research and workplace leadership initiatives. To learn more,
please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
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1
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State of IoT
Adoption in Canada, 2018; September 2018
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2
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IDC MarketScape:
Canadian Security Services 2018 Vendor Assessment; March
2018
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SOURCE Bell Canada