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Symsoft Debuts New Firewall to Protect SS7 Network in Real-Time

Symsoft Debuts New Firewall to Protect SS7 Network in Real-Time Image Credit: PCC Mobile Broadband
Symsoft launches a new SS7 Firewall to provide protection against the SS7 network that enables mobile operators to communicate with each other when setting up and routing calls, texts and data services. The Symsoft SS7 Firewall is designed to protect mobile operators from attacks by inspecting signaling in SS7 networks in real time. Symsoft said that with an intelligent filter, iIlicit attacks and traffic patterns can be blocked immediately, ensuring that third parties are unable to access or change subscriber information. 
According to Symsoft, it has released the SS7 firewall in response to security threats in mobile operator networks that were recently highlighted by a study. The research published at the Chaos Communication Congress in Germany has brought public attention to serious vulnerabilities in SS7.  The reported threats include intercepted phone calls and text messages, individual subscribers being located down to street level and subscriber profiles being tampered with or even made completely unavailable. Symsoft added that some of the reported security threats are already being exploited on an industrial level to track subscribers.

Petter NasLund, VP Product Marketing, Symsoft
There is an increasing number of operators, virtual operators, enterprises and independent communication service providers utilizing operator signaling networks. The need for individual operator network protection has therefore increased. Symsoft has extensive experience in network protection and we understand the many challenges that operators face. Our understanding and our new advanced security solution will help operators ensure subscriber trust and significantly reduce the risk of fraud.

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