· Sonus and Cellusys provide network operators with a security solution that protects the SS7 network.
· By combining Sonus’ signalling transfer points (STPs) and Cellusys’ Signaling Firewall, operators can provide network protection for subscribers from illegal tracking, call intercept, fraud and denial of service (DoS) attacks.
· Joint solution supports SS7 and Diameter protocols.
Sonus Networks, a global player in secure and intelligent cloud communications, and Cellusys, a global provider of signalling-based technology, are partnering to provide mobile and fixed network operators with a multi-layer Signaling System 7 (SS7) security solution.
SS7 is a telecommunications standard that provides the signalling for network operators to set up and tear down calls, route short message service (SMS) messages, support internetwork connectivity and transparent roaming, and provide per-session information. As SS7 networks have expanded outside of trusted operator environments, security exposures have revealed network vulnerabilities.
With the joint Sonus and Cellusys solution, Sonus’ STP manages traffic and secures the network from unauthorised access through whitelist, blacklist and gateway screening and accounting, stopping malicious attacks before they reach core network elements. For SS7 messages where there are concerns regarding legitimacy, the STP forwards the message to Cellusys’ Signaling Firewall to provide context and stateful message assessment to ensure private information is not exposed. In addition to security, the solution also delivers scalability, number portability and detailed reporting.
The Sonus STP and the Cellusys Signaling Firewall support Diameter protocols, delivering resiliency and investment protection to customers migrating from SS7 to Diameter and Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.
“With billions of mobile subscribers still being served by SS7, network operators must address today’s SS7 security flaws while providing network operators with investment protection during their multi-year migrations to Diameter,” said Stephane Teral, Senior Research Director, IHS Technology. “Network operators will look to vendor solutions that will protect their subscribers from these malicious attacks.”
“In a mobile-first world, consumers should not have to worry about getting hacked or tracked,” said Bill Welch, Sonus Senior Product Manager, Signaling Solutions. “By addressing SS7 security flaws, Sonus and Cellusys provide mobile network operators with a solution that increases subscriber trust levels and decreases churn rates.”
“There’s a lot of discussion around the migration to Diameter and LTE Networks. Yet, SS7 protocol-based networks serve the vast majority of mobile subscribers and indications are that SS7 will be around for quite some years,” said Dawood Ghalaieny, CEO, Cellusys. “With increasing interest on SS7 security flaws from global mainstream media – and from network operators and subscribers – it’s critical we address these vulnerabilities immediately. We are optimistic about working with Sonus to provide network operators with a complete security solution to counter these malicious attacks.”
More than four billion mobile subscribers worldwide are served by SS7 networks today, making up 87% of the total mobile population, according to IHS Technology's VoLTE Services & Subscribers Market Tracker.
· By combining Sonus’ signalling transfer points (STPs) and Cellusys’ Signaling Firewall, operators can provide network protection for subscribers from illegal tracking, call intercept, fraud and denial of service (DoS) attacks.
· Joint solution supports SS7 and Diameter protocols.
Sonus Networks, a global player in secure and intelligent cloud communications, and Cellusys, a global provider of signalling-based technology, are partnering to provide mobile and fixed network operators with a multi-layer Signaling System 7 (SS7) security solution.
SS7 is a telecommunications standard that provides the signalling for network operators to set up and tear down calls, route short message service (SMS) messages, support internetwork connectivity and transparent roaming, and provide per-session information. As SS7 networks have expanded outside of trusted operator environments, security exposures have revealed network vulnerabilities.
With the joint Sonus and Cellusys solution, Sonus’ STP manages traffic and secures the network from unauthorised access through whitelist, blacklist and gateway screening and accounting, stopping malicious attacks before they reach core network elements. For SS7 messages where there are concerns regarding legitimacy, the STP forwards the message to Cellusys’ Signaling Firewall to provide context and stateful message assessment to ensure private information is not exposed. In addition to security, the solution also delivers scalability, number portability and detailed reporting.
The Sonus STP and the Cellusys Signaling Firewall support Diameter protocols, delivering resiliency and investment protection to customers migrating from SS7 to Diameter and Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.
“With billions of mobile subscribers still being served by SS7, network operators must address today’s SS7 security flaws while providing network operators with investment protection during their multi-year migrations to Diameter,” said Stephane Teral, Senior Research Director, IHS Technology. “Network operators will look to vendor solutions that will protect their subscribers from these malicious attacks.”
“In a mobile-first world, consumers should not have to worry about getting hacked or tracked,” said Bill Welch, Sonus Senior Product Manager, Signaling Solutions. “By addressing SS7 security flaws, Sonus and Cellusys provide mobile network operators with a solution that increases subscriber trust levels and decreases churn rates.”
“There’s a lot of discussion around the migration to Diameter and LTE Networks. Yet, SS7 protocol-based networks serve the vast majority of mobile subscribers and indications are that SS7 will be around for quite some years,” said Dawood Ghalaieny, CEO, Cellusys. “With increasing interest on SS7 security flaws from global mainstream media – and from network operators and subscribers – it’s critical we address these vulnerabilities immediately. We are optimistic about working with Sonus to provide network operators with a complete security solution to counter these malicious attacks.”
More than four billion mobile subscribers worldwide are served by SS7 networks today, making up 87% of the total mobile population, according to IHS Technology's VoLTE Services & Subscribers Market Tracker.
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