NEC introduces solution to enhance the security of Open vRAN
NEC Corporation has developed
vRAN that supports the interfaces and components newly specified by the O-RAN
Alliance for enhancing the security of Open vRAN. The NEC vRAN platform is now
being used to verify the performance of SecureRAN (*) provided by CTOne, a
subsidiary of Trend Micro, which also supports the specifications of the O-RAN
Alliance.
As cyberattacks targeting infrastructure providers and others
become more sophisticated, measures to address security risks are becoming
increasingly important. Open vRAN allows a variety of networks to be applied
according to the deployment scenario of the telecommunications carrier, and
while it offers a high degree of flexibility, it also requires measures to
address threats to the network.
In response to this, NEC is aiming to build and operate a
safer and more secure network through the introduction and verification of
SecureRAN for highly secure and flexible vRAN infrastructure.
SecureRAN constantly references the latest
threat information, and by responding immediately to vulnerabilities, it
achieves advanced network monitoring and defense that covers the entire
application layer of vRAN.NEC has been a member of the O-RAN Alliance since its
inception, and has made important contributions to its activities for network
openness and standardization.
Specifically, NEC has developed highly secure Open vRAN by
leveraging its expertise in conventional RAN construction, while also incorporating
the O-RAN Alliance's interface components.
Going forward, in order to further enhance the security of
vRAN, NEC will verify the introduction of SecureRAN, with the aim of
strengthening network infrastructure for customers and providing a safe and secure
communications base.In addition, through the implementation of these
verification tests, NEC will expand its support menu (introduction support,
maintenance, operation support, etc.) for the commercial introduction of
SecureRAN.
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