Singtel Announces 5G Security-As-A-Slice Capability

Singtel announced it is among the world’s first to have 5G Security-as-a-Slice (SecaaS) capability. This technology allows for the proactive detection and prevention of cyber threats at the network level, preventing them from reaching network users. As we know, 5G Technology has Network slicing capabilities, the SecaaS capability of Singtel will allow the telco to offer customised, highly secure 5G virtual Networks or slices.

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Singtel says, according to a survey among its customers in December 2022, nine out of 10 users expressed concern about security, but only three had installed cybersecurity applications to protect their digital assets.

5G Security-as-a-Slice (SecaaS) capability

Singtel says its 5G innovation and Palo Alto Networks expertise in 5G-native security, Machine Learning-Powered Next-Generation Firewalls (ML-Powered NGFW) and cloud-based cybersecurity products helped it to now offer highly secure 5G Virtual Networks or slices.

The SecaaS capability of Singtel means at the network level, cyber threats such as viruses, malware, spyware, phishing links, and malicious websites will be swiftly detected and prevented in real-time, thereby averting their propagation to users’ mobile devices. Singtel will roll out its SecaaS service, for consumers and enterprises, in the coming months.

Network Level Security Capability

This means that the SecaaS capability Network users will have some default protection from the Network operator even if the users have not installed any security application. Furthermore, a security solution implemented at the network level can safeguard all 5G network devices, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, even if the devices do not support cybersecurity applications based on platforms or operating systems. Additionally, real-time security updates carried out at the network level can prevent emerging threats without the need for user intervention.

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