Trend Micro protects newly emerging private 5G networks and edge computing in companies and reaches the proof-of-concept phase (POC) in the process.
Trend Micro announces Mobile Network Security (MNS), a security solution for mobile networks. MNS accelerates digital innovation at the network edge by providing comprehensive network and endpoint protection for a new era of private IoT and 5G networks.
Service providers and system integrators are increasingly using shared and unlicensed products to build private cellular networks for their corporate customers. This leads to new business opportunities in 5G and IoT.
For business-critical applications at the network edge
“From shopping malls to airports and smart factories to corporate premises, private networks are becoming an increasingly popular way of delivering business-critical applications at the edge of the network. However, the associated complexity can lead to dangerous security gaps, ”says Udo Schneider, IoT Security Evangelist Europe at Trend Micro. “Trend Micro's decades of cross-functional cybersecurity experience has been instrumental in developing a comprehensive platform to protect cellular networks and untrustworthy IoT devices. We are excited to be working with key industry players like Japan Communications Inc. to make this vision a reality ”.
Private networks are an obvious solution for many companies, as they promise low latencies, minimal interference and a high level of security. However, CISOs face the challenge of having to compensate for a lack of in-house skills in order to combine specialist knowledge in the field of IT, OT and CT security.
Private 5G networks are a challenge for many companies
The answer is Trend Micro Mobile Network Security, which is made up of two key elements:
Network Protection (Trend Micro Virtual Network Function Suite)
Based on the ETSI NFV framework, the Trend Micro Virtual Network Function Suite (TMVNFS) offers powerful virtualized network security with low latency over 4G, 5G, NB-IoT and CAT-M. The solution enables north-south protection to secure all mobile and IoT devices in the private network and east-west protection to secure network traffic between edge computing applications and network segments. TMVNFS also includes access control, virtual patching, intrusion prevention, URL filtering, malicious website blocking, botnet C&C servers and malicious devices, application control and more.
Endpoint Protection
The solution enables comprehensive endpoint security for IoT devices in two form factors - physical SIM card and software Java applet. Endpoint Protection offers device whitelisting, geofencing, firmware integrity, IMSI / IMEI blocking, zero-touch provisioning, mutual authentication, TLS key generation on demand, device isolation, data encryption, blockchain crypto and much more.
Trend Micro is already working with several service providers on proof-of-concept projects for mobile network security.
Greg Deickman, USA President and COO of telecommunications company Japan Communications Inc. (JCI) said, “The JCI Group understands the importance of the SIM card in enhancing IoT security and innovation at the edge of the network. We are excited to partner with Trend Micro to develop SIM card solutions that will expand Trend Micro's multi-tier portfolio of products and services to secure corporate endpoints and networks. Thanks to the close cooperation between JCI US and Trend Micro, we have already successfully implemented a proof-of-concept in Southlands, a very popular shopping center in Denver, Colorado, to secure visitors' mobile devices. "
Trend Micro Mobile Network Security is expected to be generally available in March 2021.
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