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Palo Alto Networks launches the first 5G-Native Security Offering for Industry to generate new revenue streams while securing 5G

prnewswire | November 18, 2020

Palo Alto Networks today presented the business' first 5G-local security offering, acquiring its mastery making sure about organizations, mists and gadgets to the 5G world. This new contribution empowers specialist co-ops and undertakings to transform 5G networks into exceptionally secure organizations.

The guarantee of 5G is considerably more than quicker perusing on cell phones. Done right, 5G can bring gigantic business change. The plan of 5G networks with its capacity to permit a huge number of gadgets in high-thickness settings can empower savvy flexibly chains, self-ruling transportation, brilliant assembling, mass reception of the web of things and considerably more.

"For 5G to live up to its promise of transforming industries, companies need the confidence that 5G networks and services have enterprise-grade security," said Anand Oswal, senior vice president and general manager, Firewall as a Platform, Palo Alto Networks. "We created 5G-native security in order to give enterprises the confidence they need to harness 5G for business transformation and to help service providers secure the new enterprise services they are creating."
Palo Alto Networks has taken its expertise in securing enterprises and mobile networks and added understanding of the 5G protocols and 5G network interfaces to introduce a number of industry firsts:

Containerized 5G security: Much of the 5G framework is being worked with cloud local structures. Palo Alto Networks containerized 5G security is intended to make sure about the 5G center and edge mists even across multi-cloud and multi-seller conditions.

Constant perceivability, avoidance and relationship of 5G client/gadget dangers: The capacity to investigate the flagging channel lets specialist co-ops and undertakings apply security strategies dependent on the client and gadget. Ongoing relationship of dangers can help distinguish which endorser, gadget or machine may be the objective of an assault, or where the underlying driver of dangers may be. This can help in criminology and quickened security occasion examination.

5G network cut security: 5G networks permit specialist co-ops to offer a devoted start to finish bit of the organization that gives endeavors the unwavering quality and certainty to utilize 5G for their center business exercises. Palo Alto Networks 5G-local security lets specialist organizations offer secure renditions of these cuts to their clients as another item.

"We have an immense opportunity with 5G, and security is more important than ever. We want a cybersecurity partner that can holistically protect our 5G network and shares our vision of 5G. Security should be simple to deploy and operate. For obvious reasons, I cannot discuss any security partner agreements. I can, however, say that Palo Alto Networks has already made significant strides in 5G innovation such as containerized 5G next-generation firewalls, which enables deploying firewalls automatically through a central cloud-native orchestrator. From my personal experience over the years, I can also say that Palo Alto Networks has the deep expertise and skills to support their security products and ensure success," said Jeremy Capell, director of Information Security,  DISH Network.

"StarHub is excited to be the first to offer customers in Singapore the 5G experience. To help us bring greater security protections to the new 5G infrastructure and the services that will be delivered, we are happy to work with Palo Alto Networks to integrate their industry-leading 5G security capabilities into our network. Not only does this help us build a secure 5G network, it also enables us to launch new and innovative services," said Chong Siew Loong, chief technology officer of StarHub.

"5G networks bring new capabilities and transform the network architecture adopting containers and multi-clouds, enabling dramatic service innovation. Enterprises in verticals such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, etc. are embracing 5G networks to transform their industries," says Tanner Johnson, Omdia. "This presents a requirement for service providers and enterprises to integrate security across the entire 5G network, and establish secure connectivity services. The innovation with Palo Alto Networks 5G-native security speaks to this approach."

Availability

5G security capabilities are available on the following Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls: PA-5200 Series and PA-7000 Series hardware models as well as all VM-Series software models running PAN-OS 10.0+. Security Services can be added based on use case requirements. 5G security capabilities will be available on CN-Series containerized firewalls soon.

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before.

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