NEC, Fortinet team up on end-to-end 5G security

IT and networks integrator NEC Corporation has signed a global agreement with Fortinet to deliver end-to-end security for 5G networks.

Through the partnership, Fortinet will provide its comprehensive security solutions, including new windowFortiGate and hyperscale firewall, while NEC will offer its services to deliver carrier-grade, sustainable networking required in 5G.

The companies said in a joint statement that they will enable telecom companies to gain deep visibility into users, applications, and threats at a glance and effectively protect themselves from known and unknown threats in the 5G era.

The companies will focus on key network security use cases and services, such as Radio Access Network (RAN), Mobile Roaming, Gi-LAN/N6 and Telco/Edge Cloud Security.

“5G success and growth depends on service providers’ ability to deliver innovative enterprise-facing use cases while meeting their security requirements,” said John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO, Fortinet. “We’re pleased to partner with NEC to deliver the required solutions and expertise to facilitate enterprises’ 5G adoption and CSPs’ success.”

“The global partnership with Fortinet is a perfect fit for NEC Open Networks’ ecosystem to enable our services to meet the customer’s urgent and diverse needs for network security in the 5G era,” said Hideyuki Ogata, General Manager, Service Provider Solutions Department, NEC Corporation.