Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 21 | Page 12

SECURITY NEWS A10 Networks announces global reseller and solutions integration partnership A 10 Networks, a provider of intelligent and automated cybersecurity solutions, has announced a global system integration and reseller partnership with NEC Corporation. The partnership will include the integration of A10 security products and technology into NEC 5G, Pre-5G and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) infrastructure systems. “With the move to 5G underway, service providers across the globe are transforming their business,” said Lee Chen, Founder and CEO of A10 Networks. “This means huge growth opportunities and new routes to revenue, but 5G also brings expanded security risks and service providers need to be focused on finding ways to protect their business and customers.” Service providers will be able to leverage A10s industry leading solutions highlights, which include: Ÿ Ÿ 5G-GiLAN security consolidation: Consolidates CGNAT, GiFW, application visibility and intelligent traffic steering to provide operational efficiency, reduced latency and better security on the GiLAN Ÿ Ÿ DDoS protection: Enables highly scalable DDoS protection with advanced intelligent automation capabilities, powered by Machine learning Ÿ Ÿ Application delivery and load balancing: Delivers application agility, availability and acceleration solutions for critical web, application and DNS infrastructure Ÿ Ÿ Intelligent traffic steering: Subscriber-aware traffic steering to enhance new business models with differentiated service offerings for new revenue streams Ÿ Ÿ GPRS Tunneling Protocol (GTP) support: GTP Firewall with granular SCTP filtering defends the mobile core against GTP- Lee Chen, Founder and CEO of A10 Networks based attacks initiated from RAN or GRX/ IPX networks Ÿ Ÿ Adoption of SDN/NFV: Achieve on- demand capacity with versatile software options across SDN/NFV environments SPECTRAMI adds Robust Endpoint Protection to portfolio with CrowdStrike V alue-added distributor SPECTRAMI has partnered with CrowdStrike to provide leading-edge endpoint security technology to customers in addition to the existing security portfolio offered in the Middle East. With the ever-changing nature of threats in the enterprise space, it is crucial for companies to leverage the most up- to-date solution available in the market which is critical for effective protection as traditional antivirus defences continue to diminish in effectiveness. The growth of mobile usage within the enterprise network has made it imperative to provide security without hampering mobility. With CrowdStrike’s unique cloud-native platform, CrowdStrike Falcon, technology leaders will be able to respond to these trends with open APIs, technology integrations, and mutual capability enforcement. 12 Anand Choudha, CEO SPECTRAMI, said: “By adding CrowdStrike to our portfolio, we are demonstrating to our customers that their security is our priority and we will only provide the top of the line solutions that are robust, reliable and efficient in every way. “We understand the nature and importance of end-to-end security and the signing of CrowdStrike is a step in the right direction towards a solid defence for enterprises against the growing threats against them.” Alexander Foroozandé, Alliances and Channel Director at CrowdStrike, said: “The global endpoint security market is growing at an exponential rate. “This explosion in growth is fuelled by an alarming increase in nation-state, eCriminal, hacktivist, and other types of cyberattacks through ever-changing tactics.” Anand Choudha, CEO SPECTRAMI