Nokia has announced that it will be partnering with DPR to provide solutions to K2 Telecom Brazil in order to strengthen its network security and generate new revenue streams. Through the deployment of Nokia’s BNG/CGNAT wholesale solution, K2 Telecom will be able to offer all IP infrastructure and ISP requirements as-a-service, as well as cloud-based DDoS defense as-a-service.
The decision to enhance security capabilities came from K2 Telecom’s desire to implement network-embedded DDoS security. To achieve this, they selected Nokia Deepfield Defender, a software-based DDoS detection and mitigation solution. Deepfield Defender combines various network data, such as telemetry, DNS, and BGP, with Nokia’s patented Deepfield Secure Genome®, a continuously updated data feed that monitors the security context of the internet.
Deepfield Defender provides detailed visibility into over 5 billion IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, allowing it to track internet traffic across 30 categories. It also utilizes more than 100 Machine Learning rules for automatic classification and precise allocation of applications and flows into security-related traffic types and categories. With this comprehensive security context, Deepfield Defender enables fast and accurate detection and mitigation of the most complex DDoS attacks. This partnership will mark the first deployment of Nokia Deepfield Defender in a regional ISP within this region.
In addition to network security, Nokia will also deploy its Multi-Access Gateway, hosted on its market-leading 7750 Service Router, to provide BNG combined with CGNAT. This solution can handle the scale, performance, capacity, and reliability required for K2 Telecom to deliver secure wholesale broadband services. The capabilities of Nokia Deepfield Defender will also contribute to the creation of new revenue streams from these wholesale services.
Leandro Garcia, Chief Technology Officer at K2 Telecom, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, stating, “Currently, in the market, there are companies that offer DDoS mitigation and protection services. However, these companies often redirect unwanted traffic to external clouds, which in turn causes disruptions for end customers. Our customers should not be affected by internal processes and with Nokia’s solution, mitigation is performed internally, directly in the routers’ chipset, in real-time, and without causing unavailability for our customers.”
Carlos Barroso, IP Leader for Latin America at Nokia, highlighted the company’s growth in the ISP market with this project and thanked K2 Telecom for their trust and confidence in Nokia. He also expressed the company’s interest in collaborating on future projects as K2 Telecom continues to expand in Brazil with innovative B2B ISP services.
Nokia boasts a comprehensive and expanding portfolio of Network Security products, solutions, and services. This includes endpoint security, IoT security, access security, digital identity management, security orchestration, DDoS defense, network encryption, firewalls, and self-defending network infrastructure.
The need for enhanced network security is evident with the rise in IoT botnet DDoS traffic, which has increased fivefold in the past year alone. This type of traffic poses a threat to telecom network services and millions of users due to their origin from insecure IoT devices.
Nokia continues to be a trusted provider of network security solutions and services, including their endpoint security and IoT security offerings. They are committed to delivering secure, reliable, and sustainable networks that enable the digital services and applications of the future. With their innovative solutions and partnerships like the one with K2 Telecom Brazil, Nokia is paving the way for a safer and more connected world.