NTT DATA announced a new managed security service powered by Palo Alto Networks’ technologies to enhance Private 5G security in industrial and operational technology (OT) environments. Delivered as a turnkey managed service, the offering provides enterprises with a Private 5G network with the visibility and security needed in today’s OT environments.
Combining Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), OT/ IOT subscriptions with NTT DATA’s Private 5G architecture, the new offering empowers clients with features such as improved network visibility, access control and automated threat detection and response capabilities. With Palo Alto Networks NGFW, organisations can apply a zero-trust security posture, incorporating machine learning (ML) to safely enable only the relevant connections, applications and protocols needed for their network.
This latest offering is easy to set up and manage, integrating into enterprise IT/OT environments, allowing organisations to focus on innovation.
“NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks are creating a new standard for private 5G security and changing what’s possible for industrial connectivity,” said Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP of Edge Services, NTT DATA. “By combining Palo Alto Networks advanced cybersecurity capabilities with NTT DATA Private 5G, we’re empowering enterprises to securely embrace the next wave of digital transformation and drive innovation with confidence.”
Private 5G networks are transforming industries such as manufacturing, healthcare and transportation. They bring fast and reliable connectivity to the Edge and deliver seamless and secure communication in complex industrial environments.
While these networks are secure by design, features such as end-to-end encryption, which hides communications between devices to ensure the data is private and secure, can disguise threats. This can limit deep visibility into network traffic and device activity, leaving security teams unable to proactively monitor and detect threats effectively.
“As security threats continue to rise across industries, enterprises are facing increased challenges protecting their critical infrastructure and data. The rapid expansion of IoT and OT devices is further compounding these risks creating a growing attack surface,” added Alejandro Cadenas, Associate Vice President, IDC. “Yet, companies still see security as an add on when it needs to be built into the initial design of the network. This is where Private 5G with its inherent security features and advanced measures are making security an integral part of the network.”
NTT DATA and Palo Alto are solving this issue with their new offering.
“As enterprises embrace 5G to accelerate digital transformation, security must be the cornerstone of that evolution,” said Anand Oswal, SVP and GM, Network Security, Palo Alto Networks. “Through our partnership with NTT DATA, we are enabling enterprises to fast-track their digital transformation with confidence by securing their networks and protecting critical data.”
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