PUBLIC CIO NEWSLETTER
PRESENTED BY AT&T
NOVEMBER 11, 2019

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Strengthening security through 5G
“A foundational pillar of 5G is that it's software-defined, and it's virtualized. The network functions required to run 5G can actually be highly distributed. You can actually reduce the blast radius of a particular component of your network. If there were a security threat or a vulnerability, the implications would be far, far less…” Industry experts discuss how 5G can enhance security.
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