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| Product | Ericsson 5G Security by Ericsson View product | Akamai Prolexic by Akamai View product |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| What it is | Ericsson 5G Security offers SUPI encryption, network slice isolation and zero-trust identity. Use it for 5G network slicing security. See 5G Security alternatives. | Evaluating Akamai Prolexic? See how this Network Security tool handles BGP Anycast routing and GRE/IPsec tunneling, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare. |
| Product type | Carrier-Grade 5G Telecom Network Security Solution | Volumetric DDoS Mitigation & Scrubbing Platform |
| Best for | Mobile Network Operators, Critical Communications, Utilities | Banking, Telecommunications, Government, Gaming, E-commerce, Financial Services, Retail |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Contact Vendor | Contact Vendor |
| Free trial | Free trial: no | Free trial: no |
| Deployment | ||
| Deployment options | Cloud | CloudHybrid |
| Deployment details | Telecom Appliance; NFV/VNF; Telco Cloud; Physical Telecom Appliance; NFV/VNF; Telco Cloud | Cloud Scrubbing Centers / Anycast Routing; Cloud Scrubbing Centers; BGP Anycast; Hybrid Scrubbing |
| Data residency | Telecom Operator Datacenter | Distributed globally across 32+ metropolitan areas |
| Key features | ||
| What it offers |
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| Platform & access | ||
| API access | API access: yes | API access: yes |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | SSO: yes | SSO: yes |
| Role-based access (RBAC) | RBAC: yes | RBAC: yes |
| Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant: yes | Multi-tenant: yes |
| Mobile app | Mobile app: no | Mobile app: no |
| Supported platforms | 5G RAN5G CoreEdge CloudTelco Infrastructure | Hybrid Data CentersInternet Transit LinksCore Network Subnets |
| Compliance | 3GPPGSMA NESASETSIISO 27001 | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001PCI-DSSHIPAA |
| Integrations & coverage | ||
| Integrations | 3GPP Standard RAN, 5G CoreCloud-Native Telecom Fabrics | BGPNetFlowsFlowCiscoJuniperSplunkQRadar |
| Industries | Mobile Network OperatorsCritical CommunicationsUtilities | BankingTelecommunicationsGovernmentGamingE-commerceFinancial Services+1 more |
| Regions | Global | Global Scrubbing Centers (36+ Tbps capacity) |
| Vendor | ||
| Company | Ericsson | Akamai |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA |
| Company size | 90,000+ | 10,001+ |
| Founded | 1876 | 1998 |
Overview
What it is
Ericsson 5G Security
Ericsson 5G Security offers SUPI encryption, network slice isolation and zero-trust identity. Use it for 5G network slicing security. See 5G Security alternatives.Akamai Prolexic
Evaluating Akamai Prolexic? See how this Network Security tool handles BGP Anycast routing and GRE/IPsec tunneling, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare.Product type
Ericsson 5G Security
Carrier-Grade 5G Telecom Network Security SolutionAkamai Prolexic
Volumetric DDoS Mitigation & Scrubbing PlatformBest for
Ericsson 5G Security
Mobile Network Operators, Critical Communications, UtilitiesAkamai Prolexic
Banking, Telecommunications, Government, Gaming, E-commerce, Financial Services, RetailPricing
Pricing model
Ericsson 5G Security
Contact VendorAkamai Prolexic
Contact VendorFree trial
Ericsson 5G Security
Free trial: noAkamai Prolexic
Free trial: noDeployment
Deployment options
Ericsson 5G Security
Akamai Prolexic
Deployment details
Ericsson 5G Security
Telecom Appliance; NFV/VNF; Telco Cloud; Physical Telecom Appliance; NFV/VNF; Telco CloudAkamai Prolexic
Cloud Scrubbing Centers / Anycast Routing; Cloud Scrubbing Centers; BGP Anycast; Hybrid ScrubbingData residency
Ericsson 5G Security
Telecom Operator DatacenterAkamai Prolexic
Distributed globally across 32+ metropolitan areasKey features
What it offers
Ericsson 5G Security
- SUPI encryption
- Network slice isolation
- Zero-trust identity
- NESAS security assurance
- Telecom-grade DDoS protection
- 5G network slicing security
- Telecom-grade infrastructure defense
Akamai Prolexic
- 36+ Tbps scrubbing capacity
- Zero-second mitigation SLA
- 24/7 global SOC support
- BGP Anycast routing
- GRE/IPsec tunneling
- Real-time NetFlow telemetry
- Volumetric DDoS mitigation
- Network outage prevention
Platform & access
API access
Ericsson 5G Security
API access: yesAkamai Prolexic
API access: yesSingle sign-on (SSO)
Ericsson 5G Security
SSO: yesAkamai Prolexic
SSO: yesRole-based access (RBAC)
Ericsson 5G Security
RBAC: yesAkamai Prolexic
RBAC: yesMulti-tenant
Ericsson 5G Security
Multi-tenant: yesAkamai Prolexic
Multi-tenant: yesMobile app
Ericsson 5G Security
Mobile app: noAkamai Prolexic
Mobile app: noSupported platforms
Ericsson 5G Security
Akamai Prolexic
Compliance
Ericsson 5G Security
Akamai Prolexic
Integrations & coverage
Integrations
Ericsson 5G Security
Akamai Prolexic
Industries
Ericsson 5G Security
Akamai Prolexic
Regions
Ericsson 5G Security
Akamai Prolexic
Vendor
Company
Ericsson 5G Security
EricssonAkamai Prolexic
AkamaiHeadquarters
Ericsson 5G Security
Stockholm, SwedenAkamai Prolexic
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USACompany size
Ericsson 5G Security
90,000+Akamai Prolexic
10,001+Founded
Ericsson 5G Security
1876Akamai Prolexic
1998