Telefónica Tech UK&I Launches Managed Security Edge Service to Strengthen Enterprise Cyber Security Across the UK and Ireland

Telefónica Tech UK&I Launches Managed Security Edge Service to Strengthen Enterprise Cyber Security Across the UK and Ireland

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech UK&I has launched its managed Security Edge service in the UK and Ireland, delivering AI-driven Security Service Edge capabilities powered by the Netskope One platform. The new offering provides secure, zero trust access to applications and data from anywhere, while reducing complexity and cost for organisations operating cloud-native and hybrid environments. Delivered through Telefónica Tech’s Security Operations Centres, the service combines Netskope technology with expert management, monitoring and incident response, supporting businesses as they strengthen security and accelerate digital transformation.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 27-Jan-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Telefónica Tech UK&I has launched its new Security Edge service across the United Kingdom and Ireland, introducing a fully managed Security Service Edge solution powered by Netskope technology. The new offering is designed to help organisations reduce cyber risk, lower operational costs and simplify security management as they operate across cloud-native and hybrid IT environments.

The Telefónica Tech Security Edge service delivers a comprehensive suite of AI-driven security capabilities based on the Netskope One platform. It enables employees to securely access applications and data from any location while supporting modern work-from-anywhere models. By converging security, networking and analytics into a single architecture, the service helps organisations strengthen their security posture without compromising network performance or user experience.

Under the agreement, Telefónica Tech UK&I provides the Netskope One platform as a managed service, complemented by its professional and operational expertise. The service is delivered from Telefónica Tech’s Security Operations Centres, where certified security specialists handle administration, monitoring, advisory services and incident response. This managed approach supports businesses as they implement modern security frameworks aligned with zero trust principles and AI-enabled threat protection.

The Netskope One platform applies advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to optimise access, protect sensitive data wherever it is created or moved, and prevent threats across cloud, web and private applications. The solution is designed to address the growing complexity of digital business environments while maintaining consistent performance and seamless connectivity for users.

By integrating Netskope technology into its Security Edge portfolio, Telefónica Tech supports customers undergoing digital transformation by securing critical business processes and enabling safe adoption of cloud, data and AI-driven services. The service is positioned to meet evolving security demands while reducing operational burden for IT and security teams.

Industry recognition further underlines the strength of the underlying technology. Netskope was again named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms and the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Secure Service Edge, reflecting its capabilities in cloud, data and AI security.

About Telefónica Tech

Telefónica Tech is the leading company in digital transformation. The company offers a wide range of services and integrated technological solutions for Cyber Security, Cloud, Data & AI, and Business Applications. For more information, please visit: https://telefonicatech.uk

About Netskope

Netskope, a leader in modern security and networking, addresses the needs of both security and networking teams by providing optimised access and real-time, context-based security for people, devices, and data anywhere they go. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the Netskope One platform, its Zero Trust Engine, and its powerful NewEdge network to reduce risk and gain full visibility and control over cloud, AI, SaaS, web, and private applications—providing security and accelerating performance without trade-offs. Learn more at netskope.com, on LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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SOURCE: Telefónica