Security News > 2020 > September > Ericsson Packet Core Firewall: Advanced 5G core network security for CSPs

Ericsson is advancing 5G core network security for communications service providers through the launch of the cloud native Ericsson Packet Core Firewall.

Ericsson's new solution, part of the Ericsson 5G platform, is aimed at enabling CSPs to pursue those opportunities not only through the best packet core network security capabilities, but also in the most cost-effective way for their business.

Powered by A10 Networks' advanced security technology, the Ericsson Packet Core Firewall solution is already seamlessly integrated with Ericsson Packet Core Gateway in Ericsson's dual-mode 5G Core offering.

Folke Anger, Head of Packet Core Solutions, Ericsson, says: "Securing service availability in 5G requires a holistic view beyond dedicated security solutions. We are now launching the Ericsson Packet Core Firewall seamlessly integrated into our Packet Core Gateway. This will provide our customers with substantial total cost of ownership improvements while ensuring their 5G services to the edge."

Patrick Donegan, Founder and Principal Analyst, HardenStance, says: "Telecom operators need to think differently about how they implement security with a 5G Core. Ericsson's Packet Core Gateway together with Packet Core Firewall integrates user plane and security functions in a single Cloud native Network Function. This allows significant TCO savings and is well optimized for edge use cases. It also enables automated, closed-loop, threat mitigation independent of transport equipment vendor."

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