"Nokia Opens Cybersecurity Testing Lab"

Nokia has recently opened the Advanced Security Testing and Research (ASTaR) lab, an end-to-end 5G testing lab focused on cybersecurity.  Nokia stated that ASTaR will use and develop “cutting-edge tools and techniques” to assess the security resilience of 5G networks, as well as their associated software, hardware, and applications.  The testing lab will also take advantage of the in-house security research capabilities to identify emerging threat vectors.  Nokia stated that as the rollout of 5G networks kick into high gear, security is an ever-constant concern.  Nokia noted that the sheer number of endpoints and extensive use of open source software in 5G-capable devices and applications will open up more avenues of attack.  The goal for this testing lab is to go beyond looking at individual network elements and focus on the “larger context of network use and abuse scenarios,” the company says.  The company noted that these assessments will help it work with other security experts to identify potential vulnerabilities targeting 5G networks.  Nokia will also partner with operator, enterprise, and government customers to consider attack scenarios against networks and observe how security measures fare against real security incursions.
 

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