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GUEST ESSAY: A roadmap to achieve a better balance of network security and performance

The Last Watchdog

But there’s something you can do to get better at striking it: build that balance into your network testing and policy management. Why do so many businesses struggle to balance network security and user experience? Your network security simulations should do the same. Navigating threats. Test and test again.

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New GTPDOOR backdoor is designed to target telecom carrier networks

Security Affairs

Researcher HaxRob discovered a previously undetected Linux backdoor named GTPDOOR, designed to target telecom carrier networks. Security researcher HaxRob discovered a previously undetected Linux backdoor dubbed GTPDOOR, which is specifically crafted to carry out stealth cyber operations within mobile carrier networks.

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Why the Telecom Industry Must Prioritize Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

Increasing competition within the broadband market, multi-access edge computing and private cellular networks and the demand for cybersecurity risk management in the 5G era are gaining momentum in telecommunications. The post Why the Telecom Industry Must Prioritize Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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U.S. gov adds more Chinese Telecom firms to the Covered List

Security Affairs

Now, working with our national security partners, we are taking additional action to close the door to these companies by adding them to the FCC’s Covered List. This action demonstrates our whole-of-government effort to protect network security and privacy.”. national security.

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CISA issues advisory on Chinese Cyber Threat to US Telecoms and ISPs

CyberSecurity Insiders

United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued an advisory to all telecom and network operators in the United States asking them to be vigilant against state sponsored cyber attacks from China.

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Why You Need a Secondary DNS

Security Boulevard

Last month, a large Canadian telecommunications provider suffered a catastrophic outage for more than 18 hours. Many Canadians found themselves disconnected when cellular networks and the internet failed to respond—at home or at work. How long can your business afford to be offline?

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Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: The Increased Telco Cybersecurity Challenges in the 5G Era

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: The Increased Telco Cybersecurity Challenges in the 5G Era madhav Tue, 09/12/2023 - 05:15 Telecommunications firms have always faced a unique set of security challenges. Data Security Marcelo Delima | Senior Manager, Global Solutions Marketing More About This Author > Schema