How Thales Keeps 5G Networks Secure

⇨ 5G technologies offer SAP companies the ability to do business and remain connected with fewer drops and reduced interference of their remote access in more places than ever before.

⇨ With these different aspects to consider, companies using 5G technologies have a larger attack surface they must protect.

⇨ To overcome these risks, Thales offers end-to-end encryption to mitigate the threats to 5G networks and their connected devices.

In a growingly mobile and interconnected world, companies need to be able to connect to anyone from anywhere in the world. 5G technologies offer SAP companies the ability to do business and remain connected with higher performance than ever before.

Identifying 5G Areas of Concern

While this technology is exciting, organizations cannot afford to overlook the unique security concerns associated with 5G technology. To help companies better understand and address these problems, the security experts at Thales highlighted three critical areas that companies must keep in mind in connection with 5G networks:

• Data in Motion – As companies send information across 5G networks, they must ensure that this data is secured while in motion.
• Identities – The identities and personal information of those connecting to 5G networks can be targets for malicious actors, so organizations must take steps to ensure that all users and devices connecting are protected.
• Applications and Infrastructure – Many companies use 5G networks to link applications and infrastructure with sensitive data, which must be insulated from data breaches and security lapses.

With these different aspects to consider, companies using 5G technologies have a larger attack surface they must protect. IoT devices often face botnet and DDoS issues, while compromised credentials and human error can also pose a significant threat to companies utilizing 5G technology.

Ensuring All Aspects of 5G are Secure

5G technology allows data processing all throughout SAP landscapes – from the edge to the core of the system. Therefore, companies require end-to-end security solutions to ensure that they can use 5G technology safely and securely.

To overcome these risks, Thales offers end-to-end encryption to mitigate the risks associated with 5G networks and their connected devices. Its High Speed Encryptors protect data-in-motion throughout the network, while its CipherTrust Data Security Platform enforces granular data access control and encryption to keep data-at-rest safe – regardless of the operating environment.

Thales has also optimized its Luna Network Hardware Security Modules (HSM) to meet the needs of 5G users, securing5G subscribers and their crucial personal information while providing the flexibility and scalability needed to accommodate a company’s needs. The Luna HSM can act as the root of trust, allowing organizations to ensure that their 5G cloud infrastructure and applications are secured.

Conclusion

Companies should never have to sacrifice technological advancements for the sake of security. The unfortunate reality is that for every emerging solution, there are malicious actors searching for opportunities to launch cyberattacks or exploit any weakness.

The power of 5G allows for impactful connectivity and speed to help companies meet their business goals and accelerate their digital transformations. Organizations need end-to-end security solutions, like those provided by Thales, to secure their 5G networks. With the sensitive data moving within those networks and the vital applications and infrastructure connected to them, organizations must maintain integrity and confidentiality from the edge to the core of their systems.