Vodafone Idea strengthens its India network security with Nokia NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response

Highlights

• Vodafone Idea will roll out NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response in the operator’s core network, covering all of Vodafone Idea’s consumer and enterprise subscribers in India.
• Nokia further expands relationship with Vodafone Idea, which already uses Nokia products, including multiple core solutions and 4G RAN.

Vodafone Idea has tapped Nokia NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to strengthen network security against rising cyber threats and security vulnerabilities for its consumer and enterprise customers.

NetGuard EDR, a telco-specific threat detection suite, will provide Vodafone Idea with real-time, automated monitoring to enable rapid detection and mitigation of endpoint-related security incidents.

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.”

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