siliconindia | | October 201919n the era of 5G, flexible security isn't just going to be a `nice to have' component of digital service providers' investment in cloud-based managed security services ­ it will be a business essential. Not only is the security of a service an essential trust building block, it is also a growing business opportunity for digital service providers. That's because 5G network slicing will enable a company to offer high-ly-tailored services that can help them win the business of a wide range of new customers in a variety of industries. An opportunity to monetize will come by offering different and flexible security levels that match the needs of services delivered. For example, a gaming service network slice does not need the same mission-critical level of security that public safety communications do, given their role in life-or-death scenarios.What elements should 5G security include?To protect 5G services and the accelerating growth in con-nections, service providers need a new approach to securi-ty. Essentially, there are four key elements to keep in mind: adaptability, integration, automation and rapid-response. Adaptability calls for 5G security to be flexible enough CXO INSIGHTSISECURITY MODEL, AND ITS ROLE IN 5G Amit has been associated with Nokia for over eight years now, prior to which he has held key leadership roles across Lucent Technologies, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, and Huawei.By Amit Marwah, Chief Marketing Officer, NokiaTHE FLEXIBLE
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