The Client
Our client is a leading telecom operator in Northern Europe, recognized as a pioneer in the implementation of 5G networks. Their commitment to advancing telecom technology positions them at the forefront of the industry.
The client required a comprehensive security blueprint and guidelines to ensure a secure and resilient Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Container as a Service (CaaS) infrastructure.
The NFV/CaaS paradigm introduces multiple layers & structures within the 5G Core, including microservices, containers, pods, nodes, tenants, and controllers. Each of these components plays a critical role in the network's functionality, making the implementation of a robust security policy essential.
Moreover, given the critical nature of the infrastructure, a specialized security blueprint was necessary—one that not only addressed well-known IT vulnerabilities but also tailored best practices specifc to the unique challenges of the NFV/CaaS paradigm in a telecom environment.
Leveraging the extensive experience of the Ethon Shields team in 5G security, Kubernetes, and the NFV paradigm, we developed a thoroughly structured and well-supported security blueprint that provided the client with all the necessary security requirements for their infrastructure.
We created a tailored security blueprint that encompassed all aspects of the NFV/CaaS architecture. This included guidelines for securing microservices, containers, and pods, ensuring that each component was adequately protected against potential threats. Outlined specifc container security practices, including image scanning, runtime protection, and access controls, to safeguard the integrity of the applications running within the containers.
Virtualization security requisites, addressing the unique challenges posed by virtualized environments. This encompassed recommendations for hypervisor security, network segmentation, and resource isolation.
