Deutsche Telekom Boosts Cyber Defense with New AI-Powered Security Operations Center in Bonn

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has expanded its cyber defense with the opening of its Master Security Operations Center (SOC) in Bonn, part of a global network to combat increasingly AI-driven cyberattacks. The center processes billions of security data points daily and tackles up to 95 million attack attempts, with a focus on neutralizing botnets and mitigating large-scale DDoS attacks. Artificial intelligence and automation are key tools in responding rapidly to the rising number of sophisticated cyber threats.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 10-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom has expanded its cyber defense capabilities with the official opening of its Master Security Operations Center (SOC) in Bonn. This center is the hub of the company’s global network of security operations, designed to counter the growing threat of cyberattacks. The SOC processes billions of security data points daily and addresses up to 95 million attack attempts each day.

AI and automated learning systems are playing a critical role in identifying and mitigating attacks, many of which are increasingly sophisticated and powered by AI. The SOC is also instrumental in detecting and neutralizing botnet servers, which are responsible for large-scale attacks like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

Thomas Tschersich, Head of Telekom Security, emphasized the urgency of cyber threats, noting that today’s cyberattacks require responses within hours or minutes. The new center’s enhanced capabilities provide faster reactions to cyber incidents for both Deutsche Telekom and its customers.

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SOURCE: Deutsche Telekom AG