Cellusys Protect

Cellusys Protect is a cross-protocol signalling security solution offered by Cellusys. According to the vendor, it is designed to protect mobile networks against malicious attacks. This solution provides unified signalling firewall capabilities, allowing for the secure management and control of SS7, Diameter, GTP, SIP, and SMPP protocols. It is targeted at mobile network operators (MNOs) of all sizes, including small, medium, and large enterprises. The product is commonly used in the telecommunications industry by MNOs, signalling providers, signalling hubs, and SMS aggregators.

Key Features

Unified Signalling Firewall: According to the vendor, Cellusys Protect offers a comprehensive cross-protocol signalling security solution that aims to protect mobile networks against malicious attacks. It supports SS7, Diameter, GTP, SIP, and SMPP protocols.

Flexible Deployment Options: The vendor states that Cellusys Protect can be deployed as a unified firewall or as individual protocols, providing flexibility to meet specific network requirements. It supports virtual deployment or installation on customised servers and offers REST API integration for easy integration with existing systems.

Stop Revenue Loss: Cellusys Protect aims to safeguard against location tracking, interception, denial of service (DoS), fraud, and spam, according to the vendor. By improving network security and subscriber experience, it aims to prevent revenue loss due to reputational damage.

Central Management System: The vendor claims that Cellusys Protect provides a central management system that allows for multi-operator visibility and control from a single platform. It enables operators to monitor and apply security policies for all MNOs or at an individual level. Monitoring and reporting capabilities can be accessed at an aggregated view or granular country/network level.

Rule Management: According to the vendor, Cellusys Protect comes with pre-defined rules that block known threats from the first day of deployment. It also utilizes advanced matching algorithms to detect and provide intelligence on new undefined threats in real time. Users can create and implement new policies without relying on third parties or software updates.

Accessible Reporting: Cellusys Protect is equipped with reporting and alerting features, according to the vendor. It provides real-time alerts for immediate threat notifications and offers customizable reports to suit individual needs and access levels. The product also offers an intuitive GUI for easy customization and monitoring of network traffic and security.

Security Compliance: Cellusys Protect is claimed to meet the security requirements set by GSMA for SS7 Interconnect Security Guidelines, Diameter Interconnect Security, and GTP Security. It is also compliant with 3GPP standards for inter-PLMN architecture and GSM MAP protocol security.

SMS Home Router: According to the vendor, Cellusys Protect includes an SMS home router feature that centralizes SMS traffic to a common routing point in the home network. It aims to protect subscriber privacy by hiding their IMSI and location. The solution supports TCAP Handshaking on MT submission and complies with 3GPP standards.

SMS Analysis: Cellusys Protect offers automatic classification of A2P, P2P, and Spam messages through analysis of SMS content and composition, according to the vendor. It groups messages with similar content into message signatures and allows for customizable rules based on SMS type and content tags.

SS7 Firewall: The vendor claims that Cellusys Protect provides signalling control over all applications within the SS7 protocol. It supports MAP, CAMEL, and ISUP applications, screens all three categories of SS7 messages, and complies with GSMA SS7 Interconnect Security Monitoring and Firewall Guidelines.