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Are mobile network operators concerned about security in their NFV deployments?

According to a recent Heavy Reading survey[1], 62 percent of service providers are very concerned about security for their network function virtualiza...

Service Providers

Nov 09, 2017

By Terry Young

Palo Alto Networks

Products and Services

Partners

Service Providers

Secure Mobile Roaming: Just in Time to “Roam Like at Home”

In July 2017, we added an important release to our service provider portfolio. It extended the reach of the Next-Generation Security Platform to inspect the network tunnels that tr...

Oct 09, 2017

By Stuart Borgman

IoT, Service Providers

Let’s Prevent 5G “Boundless Connectivity” From Providing “Boundless Opportu...

The 5G network evolution will greatly benefit subscribers, service providers and, oh yes, cybercriminals as well.

Jul 13, 2017

By Terry Young

Service Providers

Boundless Connectivity: Security in the Mobile Ecosystem

Who is responsible for securing the mobile ecosystem? What are the implications of 5G “boundless connectivity” for the security of connected cars and e-health applications, as well as network slicing and other...

Jul 03, 2017

By Terry Young

Service Providers

MNOs Want Better Security: Achieving Threat Prevention in a Hyper-Connected...

Only a few years ago, the world was buzzing with the term “4G.” While many mobile network operators (MNOs) are still rolling out their 4G infrastructures, the world is already buzz...

Jun 19, 2017

By Galina Pildush

Service Providers

5G Network Slicing: The Catalyst for a Secure, Virtualized EPC

Next-generation 5G networks and the theoretical delivery of 10 Gbs bandwidth to every user make for an exciting proposition – one that mobile network operators (MNO) are actively d...

May 30, 2017

By Steve Regini

Cybersecurity, Predictions

2017 Cybersecurity Predictions: Service Providers Confront IoT Security

This post is part of an ongoing blog series examining “Sure Things” (predictions that are almost guaranteed to happen) and “Long Shots” (predictions that are less likely to happen)...

Dec 14, 2016

By Peter Margaris

Security Platform

Setting Expectations for Prevention Readiness: The Prevention-Posture Asses...

Our commitment to making prevention a core component of architecture is real. As such, we created a standard assessment methodology to help set expectations about prevention and cr...

Nov 15, 2016

By Tim Treat and Nate Bitting

Cybersecurity, Endpoint, Events, Ignite, Mobility, Threat Prevention

Ignite 2015: It's Time For a Fresh Look at Prevention

Thanks for following along during an action-packed opening day at Ignite 2015! Today's kickoff general session featured members of our executive team discussing the importance of a...

Mar 31, 2015

By Chad Berndtson

Malware, Mobility, Threat Advisory/Analysis, Threat Prevention

How Android Installer Hijacking Works

Earlier today we published details of a widespread vulnerability in Google's Android OS that we describe as "Android Installer Hijacking." We have worked with Google and also Samsung and Amazon to patch devices...

Mar 24, 2015

By Palo Alto Networks

Malware, Mobility, Threat Advisory/Analysis, Threat Prevention, Unit 42

Android Installer Hijacking Vulnerability Could Expose Android Users to Mal...

We discovered a widespread vulnerability in Google’s Android OS we are calling “Android Installer Hijacking,” estimated to impact 49.5 percent of all...

Mar 24, 2015

By Zhi Xu

Application Advisory/Analysis, Endpoint, Mobility

The Rise of Untrustworthy Apps in App Stores

If you’ve been following the news, you may have seen the recent stories discussing the issue about “fake” apps appearing in the Windows Store. Over the past few weeks, efforts have been underway to clean up the...

Sep 02, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Cybersecurity, Mobility

The Inversion for Security in the Internet of Things

By and large, there’s been a lot of talk about the Internet of Things. So far, however, most of the focus concerns what happens when attackers sets their sights upon a device. These stories derive from the noti...

Aug 29, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Distributed Enterprise, Mobility, Threat Prevention

Reusable Mobile App Libraries Introduce Reusable Security Issues

Whenever you use a mobile device, you probably aren’t far from a cellular or WiFi connection. The apps on mobile devices are geared to interact with a...

Jul 30, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Malware, Mobility, Threat Prevention

The Decision Point for Dealing with Mobile Malware

One interesting thing I’ve noticed in recent months is a shift in attitude towards mobile malware. Years ago, many people seemed to view mobile malware as a construct, rather than a real world issue. While ackn...

Apr 25, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Events, Mobility

Palo Alto Networks at Aruba Airheads 2014

This week, I am attending Aruba Airheads 2014 in Las Vegas. The crowd is buzzing about our integration points, because everyone who sees the demo loves it. More specifically, we have an elegant integration with...

Mar 13, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

News of the Week

Palo Alto Networks News of the Week - November 29, 2013

Here’s a recap of the most important Palo Alto Networks happenings from this past week. Don’t forget to check back every Friday for the latest news and content! (more…)

Nov 29, 2013

By Chad Berndtson

Mobility

Wireless Man in the Middle

In our last installment on this ongoing series about mobile device security risks, we talked about what could happen once an attacker gains access to the same network that their target is using. This discussion focused on what happens when the attacker shares the same n...

Nov 26, 2013

By Brian Tokuyoshi

News of the Week

Palo Alto Networks News of the Week - November 15, 2013

Here’s our latest weekly post recapping the most important recent Palo Alto Networks happenings. Don’t forget to check back every Friday for the latest news!

Nov 15, 2013

By Chad Berndtson

Mobility

Dealing with Mobility and BYOD Security Challenges? Start with The Network

The topic of mobility and BYOD has become a fairly divisive subject, because of the differing perspectives on how to resolve security challenges for the mobile user. Within the Sec...

Apr 04, 2013

By Palo Alto Networks

Mobility

Addressing Mobility Challenges with the Next-Generation Firewall

There’s no question that mobility is changing the way that people live and work. Smartphones and tablets are becoming extensions of one’s lifestyle, with people developing deep aff...

Mar 26, 2013

By Brian Tokuyoshi

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