In a strategic move to bolster its network security, Vodafone Idea, one of India’s leading telecommunications operators, has chosen Nokia’s NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to enhance protection against rising cyber threats and security vulnerabilities. This cutting-edge security suite will safeguard both the telco’s consumer and enterprise customers by providing real-time monitoring and automated responses to emerging threats.
Strengthening Cybersecurity with NetGuard EDR
Nokia’s NetGuard EDR is a telco-specific solution designed to rapidly detect and mitigate endpoint-related security incidents. For Vodafone Idea, this partnership means not only minimizing security gaps but also optimizing operational costs. By leveraging automated threat detection, NetGuard EDR enables Vodafone Idea to respond to vulnerabilities in real time, thereby ensuring the continuity and performance of its operational technology (OT) network.
The deployment will initially focus on Vodafone Idea’s 4G network but will later extend to protect its emerging 5G infrastructure, offering comprehensive protection for the telco’s next-gen services.
Enhanced Threat Detection and Reduced Operational Burden
One of the standout features of NetGuard EDR is its vendor-agnostic capabilities, meaning it can seamlessly integrate with Vodafone Idea’s existing security tools and processes. This will allow Vodafone Idea to build a state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC) without extensive testing or disruption to their ongoing operations, all while reducing their security management burden.
By minimizing vulnerabilities and optimizing network security, Vodafone Idea can enhance its ability to deliver secure, reliable connectivity to millions of customers.
Jagbir Singh, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Vodafone Idea, emphasized the importance of resilient networks, stating, “Vodafone Idea is fully committed to driving the next phase of network evolution, ensuring that our advanced solutions deliver both unmatched connectivity and security. As we embrace this journey with Nokia, we are focused on building networks that are resilient and capable of supporting the ever-growing demands, including heightened security risks, of digital transformation.”
Additionally, Mathan Babu Kasilingam, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Data Privacy Officer at Vodafone Idea, remarked on the increasing threat landscape in telecommunications: “With the growing sophistication of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, Vodafone Idea has prioritized telecom-focused protection for our core subscriber and identity management systems. Nokia NetGuard EDR is an important dimension to reinforcing our capabilities and protecting our entire subscriber base.”
Nokia’s Role in Vodafone Idea’s Security Upgrade
Arvind Khurana, India Market Leader, Cloud and Network Services at Nokia, commented on the collaboration, saying, “NetGuard EDR will deliver to Vodafone Idea the advanced threat detection and response capabilities they need to ensure proactive protection against ever-evolving and more sophisticated cyber threats. With seamless integration and real-time monitoring, NetGuard EDR will also strengthen the operator’s OT infrastructure to safeguard its mission-critical telecom networks and maintain service continuity.”
As Vodafone Idea continues its network evolution, this collaboration with Nokia signals the telco’s commitment to cybersecurity. By proactively addressing security risks with NetGuard EDR, Vodafone Idea is ensuring that its networks remain robust, reliable, and ready for the digital transformation era.
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