Cognic Systems

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Telecom Cybersecurity Solutions | Core Signaling & 5G Infrastructure Defense

Signaling firewalls, 5G Core Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP), and telecom-specific threat detection engineered to defend mobile networks, subscriber privacy, and national critical infrastructure.

100 Gbps+
Deep Packet Inspection Throughput
Zero
SS7 / Diameter Tracking Breaches
< 10ms
Signaling Firewall Inspection Latency
100%
3GPP & GSMA Security Compliance
Direct Answer

What is Telecom Cybersecurity Solutions in Telecom & Communications?

Telecom cybersecurity solutions protect carrier core infrastructure, 5G Service-Based Architecture (SBA), and legacy signaling links (SS7/Diameter). By deploying signaling firewalls, Security Edge Protection Proxies (SEPP), and automated DDoS mitigation on Gi-LAN interfaces, it prevents subscriber tracking and network infiltration.

Architectural Standard
Distributed Signaling Firewall & 5G SEPP Mesh
Security / Compliance
3GPP TS 33.501, GSMA FS.11 / FS.19, NIST SP 800-82
Latency / Performance
< 10ms Deep Packet Signaling Inspection
Integrations
Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5 BIG-IP, Arbor DDoS, Splunk
Enterprise Capabilities

Core Engineering Capabilities for Modern Telecom Networks

Production-grade features designed for CSPs, MNOs, MVNOs, and telecommunications infrastructure providers.

5G Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP)

Enforce cryptographic PRAS and end-to-end N32 interface encryption to protect inter-PLMN 5G core signaling from roaming interception.

SS7 & Diameter Signaling Firewalls

Block location tracking, eavesdropping, and SMS interception attacks targeting legacy SS7 (MAP/CAMEL) and Diameter (S6a) roaming interconnects.

Carrier-Scale Gi-LAN Terabit DDoS Mitigation

Defend public internet breakout points and mobile subscriber subnets against volumetric multi-terabit DDoS attacks with automated traffic scrubbing.

SIM & Subscriber Credential Protection (SUPI / SUCI)

Implement 5G Subscription Concealed Identifier (SUCI) cryptographic de-concealment on the UDM/SIDF to prevent rogue IMSI catchers.

Core Network Micro-Segmentation

Enforce strict zero-trust network policies between 5G Core control plane functions (AMF, SMF, PCF) and external IT management networks.

Telco-Specific SIEM & Threat Intelligence

Ingest GTP tunnels, DNS tunneling logs, and signaling anomaly feeds into a specialized SOC platform mapped to MITRE ATT&CK for Telecom.

Industry Friction Solved

Overcoming Mission-Critical Telecom Bottlenecks

How our technical implementations resolve legacy BSS lock-in, subscriber churn, 5G slicing complexity, and revenue leakage.

Challenge

Covert Subscriber Tracking via SS7/Diameter Vulnerabilities

Adversaries exploit legacy international roaming links to send spoofed location requests, tracking VIP and citizen movements in real time.

Technical Solution
Signaling firewalls validate message origin authenticity and block unauthorized SendRoutingInfo and LocationUpdate queries.
Challenge

Volumetric DDoS Attacks Crippling Mobile Data Gateways

Botnets flood mobile network Gi/SGi interfaces with hundreds of gigabits of malicious traffic, taking down mobile internet for entire cities.

Technical Solution
Carrier-grade inline scrubbing appliances filter malicious traffic at line-rate, redirecting legitimate subscriber packets in under 2 seconds.
Challenge

IMSI Catchers and Stingrays Eavesdropping on Cells

Rogue cellular base stations force consumer smartphones to downgrade to unencrypted 2G connections to harvest IMSIs and intercept calls.

Technical Solution
5G Standalone SUCI public-key cryptography conceals the true subscriber identity, rendering IMSI-catching devices completely ineffective.
Challenge

Inter-Carrier 5G Roaming Vulnerabilities

Unencrypted HTTP/2 signaling between roaming partner networks exposes sensitive subscriber authentication vectors to intermediate transit networks.

Technical Solution
Mandatory 3GPP-compliant SEPP proxies encrypt inter-carrier payloads at the application layer, guaranteeing end-to-end signaling privacy.
Execution Pipeline

End-to-End Carrier Delivery & Rollout Workflow

A disciplined four-stage engineering lifecycle ensuring zero subscriber downtime and seamless core network integration.

01

Signaling & Transit Mapping

Audit international roaming interconnects, IPX links, Gi-LAN breakouts, and internal 5G core network function interfaces.

02

Firewall & SEPP Deployment

Deploy high-throughput SS7/Diameter firewalls and 5G SEPP proxies in high-availability active-active pairs at network perimeter borders.

03

Security Policy Tuning

Configure filtering rules according to GSMA FS.11 and FS.19 guidelines, blocking category 1, 2, and 3 signaling attack patterns.

04

Telco SOC Integration

Stream security events to the carrier central Security Operations Center with automated incident playbooks for rogue carrier isolation.

System Blueprint

Four-Tier Scalable Carrier Architecture

Cloud-native infrastructure adhering to TM Forum Open Digital Architecture (ODA) and 3GPP standards.

Signaling Perimeter Tier

Interconnect Protection

5G SEPP Proxy SS7 / Diameter Firewall SCTP / IPX Filtering Hardware HSMs
Gi-LAN & Core Defense Tier

Carrier DDoS & Scrubbing

BGP Flowspec Inline DDoS Scrubbers DPDK Packet Filters Palo Alto Firewalls
Core Zero-Trust Tier

5G Service-Based Architecture Security

mTLS / OAuth 2.0 Istio Service Mesh SIDF De-concealment Kubernetes NetworkPolicies
Telco SOC & Analytics Tier

Threat Intelligence Platform

Splunk Enterprise Security MITRE ATT&CK for Telecom Kafka Event Bus REST APIs
Interoperability & Standards

Certified Security & Telecom Industry Compliance

Engineered to comply with TM Forum Open APIs, 3GPP specifications, ETSI standards, and carrier data security laws.

3GPP TS 33.501 Security Architecture and Procedures for 5G System
GSMA FS.11 (SS7 Interconnect Security) & FS.19 (Diameter Security)
NIST SP 800-82 Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
FCC Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC)
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management
Verified Benchmarks

Measurable Outcomes Across Carrier Operations

Demonstrated performance gains across billing accuracy, network availability, churn mitigation, and operational expenses.

Zero
Successful National Signaling Breaches
100 Gbps+
Line-Rate Hardware Inspection Capacity
< 10ms
Average Signaling Inspection Latency
100%
Regulatory Critical Infrastructure Compliance
Deployment Models

Carrier-Grade Deployment Architecture

Flexible operational setups supporting telco edge clouds, private carrier datacenters, and sovereign hybrid cloud.

Carrier International Gateway Node

Dedicated hardware deployment at international exchange points protecting cross-border IPX and SS7 roaming interconnects.

Cloud-Native 5G SEPP Mesh

Containerized microservices running on Kubernetes providing elastic Security Edge Protection Proxy scaling for 5G roaming.

Integrated Carrier Core Security Suite

Unified security software stack protecting internal 5G core network functions, Gi-LAN interfaces, and subscriber databases.

Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct technical answers regarding TM Forum Open APIs, 5G standalone cores, diameter/HTTP2 mediation, and billing scalability.

What is a 5G Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP) and why is it mandatory?

The SEPP acts as the secure gateway between roaming 5G networks, enforcing application-layer encryption and mutual authentication on inter-carrier N32 interfaces. It prevents intermediate transit providers from eavesdropping on roaming subscriber credentials.

How does an SS7 signaling firewall prevent subscriber location tracking?

The firewall analyzes incoming SS7 MAP queries from foreign carriers. If a request attempts to locate a subscriber (such as SendRoutingInfoForSM) without a valid incoming call or SMS context, the firewall drops the packet and logs an alert.

How does 5G eliminate IMSI catchers (Stingrays)?

In 5G networks, the true subscriber identity (SUPI) is never transmitted over the radio air interface in plaintext. It is encrypted using the home network public key into a Subscription Concealed Identifier (SUCI), neutralizing IMSI catchers.

How does the platform mitigate multi-terabit volumetric DDoS attacks on mobile gateways?

The system uses BGP Flowspec and automated scrubbing centers that inspect traffic entering Gi/SGi interfaces. Attack packets are filtered at line-rate using hardware silicon, allowing legitimate customer mobile traffic to pass without latency.

Does the software satisfy federal critical telecommunications infrastructure directives?

Yes. The platform meets all mandatory security controls specified in 3GPP TS 33.501, GSMA FASG recommendations, and FCC CSRIC requirements for critical national telecommunications infrastructure defense.

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