Overview
Scaling 5G and Cloud-Native Networks While Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Telecommunications providers are operating in an era of accelerated transformation. As 5G standalone, fiber expansion, edge computing, and cloud-native network functions scale across physical, virtual and multi-cloud domains, telecom networks lose visibility as operational complexity increases.
At the same time AI-driven traffic growth, enterprise digitalization, and consumer demand for always-on connectivity will place unprecedented pressure on network performance, latency and service availability. All while cyber threats, including multi-vector, large-scale DDoS attacks, continue to evolve in sophistication and frequency targeting core infrastructure, mobile networks, enterprise services and the edge.
Service providers must expand beyond connectivity, offering differentiated, value-added security and performance services to enterprise and wholesale customers. Success will depend on delivering resilient infrastructure, end-to-end visibility, and scalable protection while maintaining operational efficiency and service differentiation in highly competitive markets.
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Challenges
Critical Challenges Facing Telecom IT, Network, and Security Leaders
Managing Complexity Across Hybrid and Cloud-Native Architectures
5G SA, virtualization, and distributed cloud deployments span RAN, core, transport and edge domains. Limited end-to-end visibility across the control and user plane increases troubleshooting time and operational risks.
Exceeding Performance Under Rising Expectations
Subscribers and enterprise customers expect uninterrupted, high-speed connectivity. Even minor latency or packet loss can impact experience, SLA compliance, and brand reputation.
Mitigating Large-Scale and Multi-Vector DDoS Attacks
Telecom providers remain high-value targets for volumetric, application-layer, and signaling-based attacks. DDoS protection for service providers must scale to safeguard both core infrastructure and customer-facing services without disruption of legitimate traffic flows.
Protecting Enterprise and Wholesale Relationships
B2B customers increasingly expect bundled assurance and security capabilities alongside connectivity. Providers must deliver consistent service quality and reliability to maintain competitive advantage.
Aligning NetOps and SecOps for Faster Resolution
Fragmented monitoring and security tools slow incident detection and root-cause analysis. Shared, packet-based visibility is essential to reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR).
Outcomes That Matter
Business and Operational Outcomes for Telecom Service Providers
End-to-End Network and Service Visibility
Gain unified, packet-level visibility across mobile, fixed, and multi-cloud environments to quickly isolate performance and security issues.
Carrier-Grade DDoS Resilience
Detect and mitigate multi-vector attacks in real time to protect core infrastructure, interconnection peering points, and customer services.
Assured Subscriber and Enterprise Experience
Maintain consistent Quality of Experience (QoE) across 5G, broadband, and enterprise services to strengthen trust and reduce churn.
Operational Efficiency at Scale
Leverage high-fidelity performance and security intelligence to accelerate root-cause analysis and improve team collaboration between NetOps and SecOps.
Expanded Service Differentiation Opportunities and Revenue Opportunities
Leverage proven DDoS protection capabilities to enhance enterprise service offerings, including managed security options, while strengthening customer loyalty.
Use Cases
Driving Telecom Observability and Security Forward
What Our Customers Are Saying
"As a Tier-1 Internet carrier supporting the majority of global Internet traffic, this continued collaboration reflects our ongoing investment in best-of-breed network security solutions to protect the technology ecosystem. Our partnership combines Arelion’s global network performance and NETSCOUT’s leading Arbor DDoS attack protection solutions to provide world-class experiences for our customers."
– Scott Nichols, Chief Commercial Officer, Arelion
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How does NETSCOUT support 5G standalone (SA) environments?
NETSCOUT provides deep packet-based visibility across the 5G core, transport, and edge, helping operators monitor signaling, user plane traffic, and service quality in distributed architectures.
Can NETSCOUT protect telecom infrastructure from large-scale DDoS attacks?
Yes. Arbor® DDoS protection solutions detect and mitigate volumetric, application-layer, and signaling-based attacks in real time, protecting carrier backbone and customer services.
Does NETSCOUT support both physical and cloud-native network functions?
NETSCOUT delivers consistent visibility across physical appliances, virtual network functions (VNFs), and cloud-native network functions (CNFs) deployed in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
How can telecom providers enhance enterprise service offerings?
By combining service assurance with scalable DDoS protection capabilities, providers can strengthen SLA-backed services and offer managed security options that increase customer trust and differentiation.
How does NETSCOUT help reduce MTTR?
NETSCOUT correlates control and user plane performance and security intelligence at packet level, enabling rapid root-cause analysis across complex, multi-domain telecom networks.
