Listen "5G: Revolution or security risk?"
Episode Synopsis
Over the last few years 5G networks have expanded quickly, offering faster speeds and greater capacity than previous wireless networks.
And although take up has been fastest among consumers, businesses and the public sector are looking to 5G as well, as it offers a boost in both performance and flexibility.
Applications include the internet of things, logistics and transportation, as well as telemedicine and public safety.
But 5G could also come with a significant security impact. It offers a greater attack surface, and organisations will need to adapt if they are going to run most, perhaps all, of their business processes outside the conventional perimeter.
This week’s guest — Nathan Howe, VP of emerging technology and 5G at cloud security company Zscaler — sets out some of the risks associated with 5G, and how organisations can put it to use without compromising security.
And although take up has been fastest among consumers, businesses and the public sector are looking to 5G as well, as it offers a boost in both performance and flexibility.
Applications include the internet of things, logistics and transportation, as well as telemedicine and public safety.
But 5G could also come with a significant security impact. It offers a greater attack surface, and organisations will need to adapt if they are going to run most, perhaps all, of their business processes outside the conventional perimeter.
This week’s guest — Nathan Howe, VP of emerging technology and 5G at cloud security company Zscaler — sets out some of the risks associated with 5G, and how organisations can put it to use without compromising security.
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