The security challenges of cloud-native 5G

Communications service providers can harness a range of benefits by building out 5G networks using cloud-native elements such as microservices and containers. These include reducing capital expenditure, making networks more scalable and flexible, and improving network stability.Moving mobile network services to the cloud, however, is not without its complications. Those with large legacy security plans, or with complex network layouts, could face the prospect of being exposed to vulnerabilities as part of their cloud migration.In this episode, Jane and Rory speak to Bart Salaets, EMEA and field CTO at multi-cloud security company F5, to find out how telcos and other businesses can securely adopt new network architectures.For more information, read the show notes here.

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