Vodafone Idea, has chosen Nokia‘s NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution to enhance its network security. The move aims to protect both consumer and enterprise customers from escalating cyber threats.
Designed specifically for telcos, NetGuard EDR offers real-time, automated monitoring, enabling rapid detection and mitigation of endpoint-related security incidents.
This will help Vodafone Idea minimize security vulnerabilities, reduce the need for extensive testing, and optimize operational costs, all while ensuring uninterrupted service availability and performance across its operational technology (OT) network.
NetGuard EDR’s vendor-agnostic nature allows for seamless integration with Vodafone Idea’s existing security infrastructure, strengthening the operator’s overall network security posture. This deployment is a key step towards establishing a world-class Security Operations Center.
The initial focus will be on securing Vodafone Idea’s 4G networks, with plans to extend protection to its 5G network in the future.
Commenting on this, Jagbir Singh, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), at Vodafone Idea said:
Vodafone Idea is fully committed to driving the next phase of network evolution, ensuring that our advanced solutions deliver both unmatched connectivity and security. As we embrace this journey with Nokia, we are focused on building networks that are resilient and capable of supporting the ever-growing demands, including heightened security risks, of digital transformation.
Mathan Babu Kasilingam, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Data Privacy Officer, at Vodafone Idea said:
With the growing sophistication of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, Vodafone Idea has prioritized telecom-focused protection for our core subscriber and identity management systems. Nokia NetGuard EDR is an important dimension to reinforcing our capabilities and protecting our entire subscriber base.
Arvind Khurana, India Market Leader, Cloud and Network Services at Nokia said:
NetGuard EDR will deliver to Vodafone Idea the advanced threat detection and response capabilities they need to ensure proactive protection against ever-evolving and more sophisticated cyber threats. With seamless integration and real-time monitoring, NetGuard EDR will also strengthen the operator’s OT infrastructure to safeguard its mission-critical telecom networks and maintain service continuity.