New security solutionmitigates risks in high volume, dynamic network architecture environments

HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - September 10,2018 - TrendMicro Incorporated(TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announcedthe launch of a product that enables telecomcarriers as well as service and cloud providers to protect telecom networks.This solution is customized specifically for network function virtualizationarchitectures, which leading networks are increasingly being built upon.

"The telecomindustry is undergoing a profound change as service providers scramble tosupport the proliferation of devices available on the market and future-proofnetworks for the coming 5G standard," said Eva Chen, CEO of Trend Micro. "Oursolution offers carriers exactly what they need: comprehensive security thatoperates in high data volume environments that is optimized to cope with thedynamic nature of modern architectures." 

The newlyavailable product, named the Trend Micro Virtual Network Function Suite is afully virtualized set of network functions that sits on the carrier networkapplying URL filtering, application control, intrusion prevention and IoTreputation. Service providers are now enabled to offer comprehensive protectionfor IoT, business and home users.

Majorenterprises have counted on Trend Micro to protect their corporate networks foryears.  This newproduct is the result of innovative re-packaging and customization to meet theevolving demands of new users. Thenew offering is being met by anticipation by a number of companies,including:  

"Soracomwelcomes the release of Trend Micro Virtual Network Function Suite," said KenTamagawa, CEO of SORACOM Inc."Soracom supports IoT businesses by providing a comprehensive IoT connectivityplatform. We expect that combining the pay-as-you-go Soracom platform withTrend Micro Virtual Network Function Suite will deliver powerful newcapabilities for users who need safer and more secure IoT systems."

"NECprovides telecom and cloud providers with cloud solutions which utilize thelatest SDN/NFV technology," said Toshifumi Uesaka, General Manager, ServicePlatform Division, NEC Corp."We are convinced that the combination of our latest technology and Trend MicroVirtual Network Function Suite will provide users with enriched next-generationservices via value-added security."

"IIJ welcomes the release of Trend Micro VirtualNetwork Function Suite," said Kiyoshi Ishida, Managing Executive Officer atInternet Initiative Japan Inc. "IIJ has previously partnered with Trend Microto develop SDN/NFV technology and conducted numerous experiments to bring forththe next generation of network security. We will continue this collaboration tocommercialize security solutions optimized for the IT infrastructure of endusers."

Trend Micro's new solution allowssecurity resources to be dynamically allocated and configured for differentservices. Additionally, these services can be scaled as needed when trafficincreases. It utilizes the data plane development kit for high-speed packetprocessing, ensuring outstanding performance. For more information on embeddedsecurity options, visit here.

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