05.09.2024
IT-Security:O2 Telefónica and Netskope cooperate on security solutions for cloud use
Cloud services are a key tool for the digital transformation of business processes
Cloud services are a key tool for the digital transformation of business processes. For example, when working remotely, employees access their employer‘s data and applications in the cloud from different locations and devices. This also increases security requirements. The business customer brand O2 Business of the telecommunications company O2 Telefónica and Netskope, a leading provider of security service edge (SSE) technologies, will be working together in future. The partners offer companies in Germany a customisable security solution for cloud services.
Nikolaos Kalivianakis
Nikolaos Kalivianakis, Director B2B Business Products Marketing & Solutions at O2 Telefónica, on O2 Business’ decision to include the Netskope security solution in its own security product portfolio: “The partnership between O2 Business and Netskope helps companies to protect themselves comprehensively against current and future security threats. With the holistic solution from O2 Business, companies are better equipped for the security requirements of digital transformation.”
More security when accessing data
The increasing number of cloud applications that employees use via remote and hybrid working models from outside the company locations requires new approaches For example, employees need secure access to company applications and data, regardless of their location or end device According to the “Cloud Transformation 2024” study by CIO, CSO and Computerwoche, security is the key issue for 70 per cent of respondents when migrating workloads to the cloud.
Security solution offered by O2 Business
O2 Business Security Service Edge (SSE) brings the security functions as close as possible to the point of data access in order to identify risks directly and neutralise them exactly where the data and applications are used Potential attacks or data leaks are intercepted at an early stage before they can penetrate the network.
The O2 Business solution, based on Netskope‘s SSE technology, integrates functions such as Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) This allows companies to protect not only their IT infrastructure at the respective locations, but also devices, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications and sensitive data.
A team from O2 Business supports business customers in integrating and configuring the solution in addition, companies receive continuous support so that they can efficiently implement changes or updates, for example.
Excellent security
The leading role as a provider of SSE solutions is also confirmed by Netskope, the technology partner of O2 Business, in the “Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE)” for 2024 by the renowned IT consulting firm Gartner. This recognition underlines the competitiveness of O2 Business‘ Security Service Edge offering.
In 2022, Telefónica Tech, the digital business unit of the Telefónica Group, and Netskope entered into an alliance to commercialise Netskope's entire product and service portfolio by Telefónica Tech in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Latin America and the United States. On this basis, O2 Business will incorporate Netskope solutions tailored to the needs of the German market into its own security portfolio.
Application examples for the use of O2 Business SSE
A medium-sized IT company uses Security Service Edge from O2 Business to fulfil a wide range of security requirements. The Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) ensures secure working in cloud applications such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce. The CASB also monitors and controls the use of SaaS applications. This guarantees that compliance guidelines are adhered to and minimises the risk of data leaks.
Only authorised employees can access sensitive data. Thanks to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), this is also possible from home or when travelling, which is particularly beneficial when working from home or on business trips.
To protect the company‘s various locations, all internet traffic is routed via the SSE solution from O2 Business. This allows security policies to be managed centrally and potential threats to be recognised or blocked immediately without affecting performance.
Netskope SSE
The Netskope solution is characterised by comprehensive integration of security modules and flexibility. The platform seamlessly combines modules such as Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Private Access (with ZTNA) and Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) to create a holistic security package. In contrast, many other providers only offer individual modules or less integrated solutions.
With Netskope solutions, companies can flexibly customise security modules and policies to suit their needs. Another speciality of Netskope is the global NewEdge cloud. Netskope's NewEdge is the world‘s largest and most powerful private security cloud. NewEdge forms the foundation for Netskope‘s security services and enables organisations to effectively protect their data and applications in the cloud while ensuring high performance and low latency.
