Singtel has launched two cybersecurity solutions in collaboration with Palo Alto Networks to enhance protection for both consumers and businesses.
The unified secure access service edge convergence (Unified SASE Convergence), powered by Palo Alto Networks’s AI-driven Prisma SASE, combines software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and SIM-based authentication to verify user identities and secure Internet of Things (IoT) devices on Singtel’s network. Deployed via a cloud platform, the solution addresses vulnerabilities in IoT security, especially for devices that lack endpoint protection.
Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Network Security at Palo Alto Networks, said, “Our expanded partnership with Singtel marks a significant step forward in delivering AI-powered, zero-trust security that is seamlessly integrated with Singtel connectivity. With Unified SASE Convergence and one of the world’s first 5G Security-as-a-Slice (SecaaS) offerings, businesses can now secure their mobile, branch, and data center environments with industry-leading threat prevention, ensuring a safer, more resilient digital future.”
Additionally, Singtel has expanded its 5G SecaaS capabilities with Palo Alto Networks’s Next Generation Firewall, equipping roaming customers with protection from foreign network threats, surveillance risks, and hacking attempts. By leveraging SecaaS and AI, Singtel can detect and block malicious websites, applications, and emails, further strengthening cybersecurity for mobile users.
Both solutions are part of Singtel CUBΣ, an AI-powered suite of network solutions designed to help enterprises modernize their digital infrastructure, enabling smarter, more efficient, and cost-effective operations.
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Enhancing Cybersecurity with 5G Capabilities
The convergence of networking and security through SASE marks a shift in how businesses approach digital protection. Singtel’s Unified SASE Convergence streamlines security management, enhances network performance, and ensures identity-based access, regardless of user location. Meanwhile, its 5G SecaaS for IoT provides enterprises with:
- Enhanced access control for IoT devices
- Real-time monitoring and threat detection
- Insights into IoT assets and communication patterns
- Alerts on potential security risks and vulnerabilities
Since its launch, Singtel’s Mobile Protect for 5G customers has safeguarded over 20,000 users, blocking over 5,000 cyber threats and filtering more than 600,000 malicious URLs daily.
Ng Tian Chong, Chief Executive Officer, Singtel Singapore, said, “That’s why we developed CUBΣ and many other enterprise solutions to support businesses with their rapid digitalization and growth goals. This partnership with Palo Alto Networks marks another milestone in enhancing security for businesses and consumers who are increasingly operating in distributed environments. With our strong network and security capabilities, we’re ensuring a zero-trust architecture that offers our customers an unparalleled level of security and performance so they can take advantage of all the opportunities that technology has to offer."
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