Palo Alto Networks on AI, cybersecurity for telecoms networksPalo Alto Networks on AI, cybersecurity for telecoms networks

In this discussion at Africa Tech Festival 2024, Palo Alto Networks and MTN executives explore the cybersecurity challenges faced by large-scale telecoms operators across Africa and the advantages of AI-driven security solutions.

The Staff, Contributors

February 4, 2025

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In this discussion at Africa Tech Festival 2024, Palo Alto Networks and MTN executives explore the cybersecurity challenges faced by large-scale telecoms operators across Africa.

Kristian Huibers, Palo Alto Networks EMEA business development manager, Justin Williams, MTN Group chief information security officer, and Justin Lee, Palo Alto Networks regional sales director, discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) driven security solutions are helping to protect millions of customers.

Topics covered in this interview:

Cybersecurity challenges at scale – how telecom operators secure networks across multiple countries with diverse infrastructure.
AI-powered threat detection – the role of AI in identifying and mitigating cyberthreats.
Strategic vendor partnerships – what goes into selecting cybersecurity solutions that deliver real value.

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