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Cisco Gears up for ANGA COM 2018
ANGA COM has a recurring slogan, “Where Broadband Meets Content,” and this continues to have huge relevance for our presence at this annual trade fair in Germany. Cisco is a regular visitor to ANGA COM precisely because it is where network operators, content providers and their suppliers converge to…
Is It Possible to Stop Modern Hackers? A Challenge for Telecom Operators.
Hackers now work in organised gangs that target individuals to infiltrate organisations. It’s hard to stop them – but by taking an integrated approach to security, service providers can stay ahead. Cyber crime has changed. At one time, hackers were lone operators breaking into systems to cause misch…
For Next Generation Mobile Networks, We’ll Need to do Security Differently
Supporting 5G mobility will require a holistic approach to security from service providers Mobile networks are taking over the world. Our lives are increasingly based around connected devices. We already use phones and tablets almost constantly to keep in touch with friends and work more efficiently…
Why security is the key to media production and broadcast innovation?
Media broadcasters are increasingly using network technology to offer cloud-based, multiscreen services. An integrated approach to security is essential if they are to make the most of this opportunity It’s an exciting time in the broadcast media industry. Film production is growing fast. Creative a…
Are you ready for the Global Data Protection Regulation legislation?
Companies that don’t comply with the new GDPR rules could be hit with a huge bill. Security breaches that lead to customer data being compromised are an increasing concern for service providers. Last year, Yahoo announced two serious data breaches, one of which led to hackers accessing the personal…
Combating evolving threats with a global intelligence network
Hackers are always finding new ways to target service providers. But Cisco’s global intelligence network Talos can help protect them against the latest threats In 2015, a group of hackers known as SSHPsychos were causing trouble. They were abusing service provider resources to try and guess people’s…
For Telecom service providers, cyber security is not an add-on
A rigorous and holistic approach to cyber security is critical for service providers, because trust is at the heart of their business Cyber attacks are a growing risk for organisations of all types. But security breaches can be particularly damaging for service providers, because their network infr…
Why network security is like a beehive
Effective threat protection means thinking about security before, during and after an attack Network security involves cutting edge technology. But it also follows principles that have long existed in nature. In fact, we can learn a lot about effective security by looking at the way bees defend the…
If you want to get to grips with cyber security, look at the big picture
An integrated architecture can help service providers get the upper hand over the ever-increasing range of cyber security threats I’ve visited RSA, the world’s biggest internet security conference in San Francisco, for the past few years. And it’s really brought home to me how fast the world of cybe…