Ericsson today announced that the implementation of Ericsson Security Manager (ESM) has further enhanced the security of the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) network. ESM is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform designed to assist operators in safeguarding their networks and data from security threats. It caters to the specific requirements of 5G security operations by offering security visibility and automating security processes.
With the ever-evolving threat landscape and dynamic networks, automated security orchestration becomes crucial, integrating network asset discovery, security posture, and threat management seamlessly with the 5G network.
Given that the 5G network forms the foundation for Malaysia’s critical infrastructure and digital transformation, it is of utmost importance to remain vigilant regarding the constantly changing threat landscape and minimize risks related to security, resilience, and privacy.
Ericsson said that DNB is the first entity to deploy the ESM solution in Malaysia, establishing itself as a pioneer in security by actively securing network integrity using ESM, which plays a vital role in enhancing the security automation of the 5G RAN and Core network.
The company claims that ESM will enhance efficiency in security operations by delivering automated security management encompassing security orchestration, posture management, threat management, and certificate management. This empowers DNB with security visibility and control, including monitoring security compliance.
According to Alex Ooi, DNB’s Chief Information Security Officer:
Building a secure 5G network requires a holistic approach through security standardization, development, deployment, and operations. With ESM automating the security processes and compliance, users of the 5G network will have the assurance that cyber threats are being efficiently monitored and managed, allowing them to leverage the benefits of 5G.
Keijo Mononen, Head of Security Solutions, Business Area Technologies and New Businesses at Ericsson added that:
As the dependency on digitalized services grows, cybersecurity is a critical success factor. ESM allows DNB to gain full visibility and control of the security in 5G.
David Hägerbro, the Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, emphasised the inherent security and privacy features integrated into the 5G platform. He highlighted that Ericsson develops its portfolio with a focus on ensuring security throughout the entire telecommunications network. ESM plays a crucial role in enabling security automation and improving security visibility specifically for telecom environments.
This means that the DNB network, with the implementation of ESM, will serve as a secure, resilient, and privacy-conscious network platform capable of meeting the requirements of even the most critical mission and business use cases.
