Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans
An increasing number of telecoms and communications providers are taking an active role in providing cyber security services. ETIS, the IT association for telecoms which counts BT, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom as customers, launched a new initiative to support the exchange of cyber threat intelligence between providers. The pilot project is a technical platform that will automate the exchange of information in real-time. The role of telecoms providers in providing security is becoming increasingly recognised by the providers themselves. In March, Vodafone launched the Vodafone Enterprise Security Services (VESS) line of business, which will provide businesses with cyber security technologies and support. Led by Simon Church, former chief exec at NTT Com Security, VESS will provide cloud-based protection for business-critical applications, network perimeter management, threat detection and response. BT, which has had a cyber security business for several years is planning to hire 900 more cyber-security staff this year. In September, the provider opened a cyber security centre to show that it can respond in real time to online cyber threats. Other initiatives have included an ethical hacking service for the automotive industry to help protect connected cars. There are several reasons why telecoms companies are making these investments. According […]
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