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Telecoms Giant Telefónica Enhances Mobile Security with Check Point SandBlast Mobile

Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security
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Applicable Industries

National Security & Defense
Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Cybersecurity
Tamper Detection

Services

Cybersecurity Services
System Integration

About The Customer

Telefónica is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world by market size and number of customers. The company offers a comprehensive range of services and high-quality connectivity through its fixed, mobile, and broadband networks. Telefónica operates in 21 countries and has a client base of more than 327 million connections. The company has a strong presence in Spain, Europe, and Latin America, where it focuses most of its growth strategy. Telefónica aims to provide a differential experience based on the company's values and a public positioning that defends the interests of the client.

The Challenge

Telefónica, one of the world's leading telecommunications companies, faced a significant challenge in strengthening its mobile threat prevention capabilities. The company needed to close backdoor access to its corporate network and integrate with its in-house mobile threat cyber intelligence tool, Tacyt. The challenge was further complicated by the need to secure clients' assets in an increasingly interconnected environment. Telefónica's global cybersecurity unit, ElevenPaths, was tasked with creating disruptive innovation in cybersecurity to boost clients' confidence in their digital activity. A key area of focus was safe mobility, as unprotected mobile devices posed a significant risk of network breaches. To complete their value proposition, Telefónica sought to evaluate the best defense solutions against mobile threats.

The Solution

Telefónica chose Check Point SandBlast Mobile as their solution to this challenge. SandBlast Mobile is a comprehensive mobile security solution that covers all advanced cyber threats to mobile devices and boasts the highest threat catch rate in the market. It can also be integrated with leading enterprise mobility management solutions (EMMs). ElevenPaths, as a Check Point Mobility Technology Partner, had its security analysts trained and certified to offer and manage the SandBlast Mobile solution to clients. The solution was implemented for 170 iOS and Android users and was made available as a service to all Telefónica clients. The management of the service did not involve a high workload, with the greatest level of activity focused on the analysis and investigation of suspicious situations, which could be easily monitored with the solution.

Operational Impact

The implementation and ongoing management of the Check Point SandBlast Mobile solution has been straightforward for Telefónica. The solution has not only improved the company's mobile threat prevention capabilities but also enabled seamless integration with its in-house cybersecurity tool. The solution has provided Telefónica with greater visibility of the mobile threat landscape, allowing for more effective analysis and anticipation of future threats. Furthermore, the solution has enabled Telefónica to develop a mobile security service for its clients, thereby enhancing its value proposition.

Quantitative Benefit

The solution was implemented for 170 iOS and Android users
The solution is available as a service to all Telefónica clients, a base of more than 327 million connections