NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. a leading provider of performance management and cybersecurity solutions, will highlight its cutting-edge technologies at the Mobile World Congress Kigali 2024. Running from October 29 to 31, the MWC Kigali is Africa’s largest connectivity gathering. It will bring together industry leaders to explore how mobile technology drives socio-economic growth across the continent.
At MWC Kigali, NETSCOUT will focus on addressing key cybersecurity challenges faced by Africa’s mobile network operators. Especially with the shift to 5G-enabled broadband. The company will demonstrate its advanced adaptive DDoS protection solution, Sightline. It detects all types of DDoS attacks and identifies broader threats often overlooked. NETSCOUT will also showcase Omnis Cyber Intelligence. This a comprehensive solution that offers deep visibility into cyber threats, allowing operators to detect and respond to vulnerabilities swiftly.
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Distributed Network Perimeter
The market is a more distributed network perimeter. Rapidly growing 4G and 5G data traffic brings this about, which in turn hinders visibility.
“Traffic is increasing over the network both internally, from IoT devices, gaming and expanded wireless service offerings, as well as externally from sources such as botnets, heavy users and junk. This makes it exponentially harder to gain actionable visibility into traffic activity at scale. While also exposing users and devices to traffic that is potentially malicious.”
The second challenge, according to Hamman, is increasing activities and their related risks. For example the growth of fixed wireless access as a competitive alternative to wired broadband, and the proliferation of IoT. “The network is affected from a performance point of view and can be costly from a resource perspective.”
To demonstrate to MWC Kigali delegates the ease with which these areas of concern can be resolved. NETSCOUT will showcase its advanced adaptive DDoS protection solution, Sightline. It is able to detect all types of DDoS attacks from flow data, and proactively identify broader ranges of attacks that are often missed. In addition, NETSCOUT will present Omnis Cyber Intelligence. This is a comprehensive solution that offers deep visibility into cyber threats. It enables operators to rapidly detect and respond to emerging vulnerabilities.
Improving Companies Security Posture
As the continent’s largest connectivity event. MWC Kigali provides a platform for NETSCOUT to help Africa’s mobile operators to gauge and improve their security posture. Particularly critical in light of the increasing cyber threats targeting the telecommunications industry across the region.”
According to NETSCOUT’s Distributed Denial of Service [DDoS] Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of 2023, wired and wireless telecommunications carriers were the two most targeted sectors within the Europe, Middle East and Africa [EMEA] region, with satellite and all other telecommunications organisations at numbers four and five of the most targeted industries list.
“It’s clear that, with the telecommunications industry facing heightened risks, particularly in Africa, where cybercriminals increasingly target networks, NETSCOUT’s solutions are more crucial than ever. Our participation at MWC Kigali reinforces NETSCOUT’s commitment to helping African organisations protect their networks and maintain operational resilience.”
To learn more about how NETSCOUT can help improve your operational resilience, visit us at MWC Kigali 2024 from 29 to 31 October at stand D4 [Concourse]. Meet local NETSCOUT experts, explore our advanced cybersecurity solutions, and discover how we empower Africa’s mobile network operators to stay ahead of evolving threats. Don’t miss the opportunity to safeguard your network for the future.