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5G technology not only helps in improving responsiveness but also helps in increasing the speed of
wireless networks. Additionally, the availability of advanced antenna networks along is helping 5G
technology to offer 20 GBPS speed to carry and transfer data. The development of smart networks is
allowing the emergence of smart homes, cities or towns. Thus, the dependency on 5G technology has
increased massively.

Although most end user sectors are planning to maximize the use of 5G technology, the potential of cyber
threats has multiplied more then ever. Thus, the same 5G technology that has opened the doors for
innovation in technology has invited more cyber threats. Future Market Insight states that the cyber
security market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.5% by the end of 2032. This is due to cybersecurity
becoming a necessity across IT industries rather than a want.

An increase in incidences of computer intrusion (hacking), denial of services and virus deployment has
become a matter of concern for end user industries. This had led to governmental authorities of different
countries to invest in cyber security to save their private and important data from being misused.
Government regulation on data privacy along with increasing number of data centers are effectively
deploying the use of 5G networks to combat cybersecurity threats. This, in turn, not only promises the
use of 5G networks for better connectivity but also ensures safety from cybersecurity from threats.

5G Network Services: Securing Internal and External Communications

Telecom operators deploying 5G networks and edge services are constantly at the receiving end of facing
cyber threats. This, in turn, affects the confidentiality of data of users and attracts a negative reputation
for the company. External and internal threats to cybersecurity are expected to grow owing to the
increasing development of IoT devices. In addition, the modernization of telecom operators to hybrid
cloud-based architectures has further increased the chances of digital threats in the technology world.
Thus, companies are planning to deploy 5G networks to prevent enterprises from cybersecurity threats.

IBM and Palo Alto Networks have collaborated to help operators build secure 5G networks. Through this
collaboration, the companies are working together to deliver cyber security solutions to enterprise and
telecom customers around the world. The collaboration of these two companies combine various features
such as automation spanning multifunction network devices and VNFs, control plane security and
container security. Thus, the combination of integrated security services and services designed for 5G
networks and eco systems is helping end user industries to combat cybersecurity threats in more ways
than one. Furthermore, IBM is working with communication service providers on a “secure by design”
strategy that will help in building cybersecurity capabilities for every part of the business.

5G Networks – Protecting Data and Network Intrusion

Penetration of technology in nearly every sector of human life has increased the interconnectivity
between various electronic devices, thus, increasing the chances of cyber security threats. Today, data
storing and saving have changed drastically. The innumerable options of capturing data and redirecting
it has increased cybersecurity threats. Although 5G networks have increased accessibility to information

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