DISH Selects Allot to Protect the United States’ First Cloud-native, OpenRAN-based 5G Network and its Customers from Cybersecurity Threats
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) has partnered with Allot Ltd (NASDAQ: ALLT) to enhance security for its cloud-native, OpenRAN-based 5G network. Allot will provide end-to-end User Plane Protection (UPP) against cyber threats, including DDoS and botnet attacks, and additional cybersecurity services for DISH’s consumer and SMB customers. This partnership is expected to fortify DISH's innovative 5G network against evolving security risks, demonstrating Allot's capabilities in network security solutions and enhancing value for DISH's customers.
- Partnership with DISH enhances Allot's market visibility in 5G cybersecurity.
- Allot's security solutions will protect DISH's innovative cloud-native 5G network.
- Strengthening of DISH's cybersecurity posture may lead to increased customer trust and retention.
- Dependency on a single major client (DISH) for revenue could pose risks if the partnership does not meet expectations.
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BURLINGTON, Mass. and LITTLETON, Colo., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that it has chosen Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) (TASE: ALLT), a leading global provider of innovative network intelligence and Security as a Service (SECaaS) solutions, to provide end-to-end User Plane Protection (UPP) against DDoS and botnet attacks on the United States’ first cloud-native, OpenRAN-based 5G network. In addition, DISH will partner with Allot to provide cybersecurity threat protection services for its consumer, MVNO and SMB customers. This protection will cover DISH’s 5G network and off-network activities against cyberattacks such as malware, viruses, ransomware and phishing attacks.
“We are thrilled that DISH chose to partner with Allot to help secure its innovative 5G network,” said Erez Antebi, CEO, Allot. “With a distributed core architecture, DISH’s 5G network will be able to rapidly respond and adapt to ever-evolving cybersecurity threats. We look forward to supporting DISH’s deployment of the most secure, open 5G network.”
“DISH is deploying a first-of-its-kind, standalone 5G network that is free from the security limitations of traditional 2G, 3G and 4G technologies,” said Marc Rouanne, Chief Network Officer, DISH. “As we develop our 5G network from the ground up, we need security partners to become ingrained in our network and secure us against attack well before a threat occurs. Allot brings the capabilities we need with solutions designed to protect our network and its customers from a wide range of cyberattacks.”
With Allot’s network intelligence and security solutions, DISH’s 5G network will be optimally equipped to continually evolve its security posture and enable the network to automatically serve, act and adapt.
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About Allot
Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT, TASE: ALLT) is a provider of leading innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, enhancing value to their customers. Our solutions are deployed globally for network and application analytics, traffic control and shaping, network-based security services, and more. Allot’s multi-service platforms are deployed by over 500 mobile, fixed and cloud service providers and over 1000 enterprises. Our industry-leading network-based security as a service solution has achieved over
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About DISH
DISH Network Corporation is a connectivity company. Since 1980, it has served as a disruptive force, driving innovation and value on behalf of consumers. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides television entertainment and award-winning technology to millions of customers with its satellite DISH TV and streaming SLING TV services. In 2020, the company became a nationwide U.S. wireless carrier through the acquisition of Boost Mobile. DISH continues to innovate in wireless, building the nation’s first cloud-native, Open RAN-based 5G broadband network. DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is a Fortune 250 company.
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