Telco CyberTalk Podcast

In this episode, Allot’s Corporate Communications Director, Seth Greenberg, is joined by Boris Lifshitz, VP Technologies, AllotSmart BU @ Allot, to delve into the current landscape and evolving nature of cyber attacks on communication networks. From hackers seeking ransom to government agencies exerting pressure, the motives behind these attacks are diverse.

Modern cyber threats often manifest as multivector DDoS attacks, serving as a primary weapon and a smokescreen for surgical intrusions. Notably, more than 95% of malicious traffic comprises various types of volumetric DDoS, making protection systems crucial.

The discussion covers the impact of 5G networks on the attack surface. While 5G networks boast advanced encryption mechanisms, higher data rates, and a dense device population offer new opportunities for cybercriminals. The distributed network topology and reliance on cloud architecture introduce vulnerabilities that may lead to novel cyber attack methods.

Addressing the question of security ingredients, our experts emphasize the need for a multiservice countermeasures system with high performance, scalability, and self-learning capabilities. Protection against volumetric attacks, interconnect security, and proactive measures against botnets are highlighted as essential components. Additionally, controlling access to network resources and analyzing protocols are crucial for a comprehensive security strategy.

Allot’s solution offers a multiservice and multilayer platform. It automatically mitigates volumetric attacks, protects against multivector threats, detects and isolates botnets, visualizes malicious traffic impact, and safeguards critical services and applications.

The uniqueness of Allot’s SMART protection solution lies in its fully automated threat detection and removal process, self-learning capabilities, two-way protection against high-volume threats, proactive bot detection through behavioral analysis, and granular application detection.

This solution protects the Telecom Service Provider’s reputation by efficiently addressing and neutralizing threats, ensuring the integrity and performance of their networks.