Palo Alto Networks partners Netscout, Nvidia, NTT Data & others for private 5G security solutions

Palo Alto Networks has launched new enterprise-grade, end-to-end 5G security and services in collaboration with industry partners Celona, Druid, Ataya, Netscout, Nvidia, and NTT Data.

“The launch addresses the need and desire for validated 5G integrations and furthers Palo Alto Networks strategic vision of an integrated, ecosystem approach to safeguard 5G deployments,” the cybersecurity firm said on Monday at the Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024).

Citing a recent company survey, Palo Alto Networks said almost 70% of executives identified 5G-connected devices as a growing threat vector in operational technology (OT), and with 5G expected to contribute $1 trillion to the global economy in 2030, there is urgency to better protect today’s more complex networks, cloud-native solutions, and distributed environments to facilitate this growth.

“True digital transformation requires a robust cross-platform ecosystem where comprehensive solutions and innovative partner integrations ensure strong 5G security. Our best-in-class platforms and strategic coalition of trusted private 5G partners create a holistic offering to help customers realize the benefits of 5G,” said Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Palo Alto Networks.

According to the company’s statement, organisations deploying new private 5G networks with Celona, Druid, and Ataya can secure their radio networks with Palo Alto Networks’ 5G security solution.

Netscout will enable packet-level network visibility at scale with Palo Alto Networks 5G security, while Nvidia will facilitate scalable 5G security so that artificial intelligence (AI)-powered applications are optimized for speed, security, traffic accuracy, and data isolation to maintain data sovereignty and achieve multi-terabit, cost-effective security for mobile networks.

Lastly, NTT Data will bring a complete technology stack, network infrastructure capabilities, and trusted IT consulting and global system integration services to help organisations quickly and easily deploy, manage, and secure their private 5G networks.