Lumen Defender uses Black Lotus Labs' threat
intelligence to proactively stop attacks at the network
edge
DENVER, May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- To combat the growing number of cyberattacks
targeting business networks, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is
unveiling a new threat defense tool driven by Artificial
Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML). Lumen
DefenderSM powered by Black Lotus Labs® is a patented
product that proactively blocks evolving threats at the network
edge, before they can compromise a business's network perimeter.
Black Lotus Labs, Lumen's threat research team, leverages its
unique visibility into Lumen's global internet backbone using ML
algorithms to generate threat intelligence that detects malicious
infrastructure being used by cybercriminals and nation state
actors.
"Cyber threats are on the rise and becoming much more
sophisticated," said Sharada
Achanta, Lumen vice president of Product, Cybersecurity and
AI. "Businesses need an extra level of protection to help
detect these novel threats before they can be weaponized and
used against them. That's where Lumen Defender comes in. It
uses the Lumen global network and our Black Lotus Labs threat
intelligence to provide a first line of defense against
cyberattacks."
Lumen Black Lotus Labs' latest threat discovery
Black Lotus Labs analyzes 200 billion NetFlow sessions (network
communication records) every day across Lumen's global network with
the ability to detect various cyberattacks several days before
others in the industry. The team recently tracked new malware
targeting business routers dubbed "Cuttlefish." This stealthy
malware lurks in infected devices, observing all traffic and
waiting for an opportunity to strike. Lumen Defender can
automatically prevent these infections, protecting business
networks and enabling business continuity. For detailed technical
analysis of "Cuttlefish," read our latest
blog: https://blog.lumen.com/eight-arms-to-hold-you-the-cuttlefish-malware
How Lumen Defender works
- Lumen Defender identifies hosts (devices) used by criminal
organizations and nation state actors and blocks all traffic
between those risky IP addresses and customer networks, without the
need for additional hardware.
- Customers can view blocked threats and manage the service from
an easy-to-use web portal.
- Lumen Defender is a simple add-on to Lumen Dedicated Internet
Access (DIA) and Lumen Internet On-Demand services.
Lumen network tested
"Before we begin offering Lumen Defender to the public, we are
deploying it across our own digital infrastructure, and it's a
game-changer," said Jason Lish,
Lumen chief information security officer. "We are using this
product to protect Lumen's critical digital assets from
internet-based threats. It leverages our unique network visibility
and AI-driven threat intelligence to block malicious traffic before
it can reach our network. If it can enhance Lumen's cybersecurity
strategy, it can boost the security posture of any business looking
to strengthen their cyber-resilience."
"Security leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of
stopping threats before they make their appearance known across
their rapidly expanding infrastructure," said Craig Robinson, IDC research vice president of
Security Services. "An offering like Lumen Defender shifts the
security posture of their customers into a shift-left proactive
posture and helps to reduce the potential noise and damage of
cyber-attacks that are seen today."
Lumen Defender is in early access phase and available to select
customers. Businesses interested in participating in the early
access program can contact their Lumen sales representative. Lumen
will make the product available this summer.
Visit Lumen's booth at RSA, S-1727 in the South Expo.
Additional information
- Read how Black Lotus Labs disrupted Nation state cyber
actors supporting recent Volt Typhoon attacks.
- Read about Black Lotus Labs' previous SOHO (Small Office and
Home Office) router malware discoveries including
TheMoon, ZuoRAT, HiatusRAT, and AVrecon.
About Lumen Technologies:
Lumen connects the world. We
are igniting business growth by connecting people, data, and
applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Everything we
do at Lumen takes advantage of our network strength. From metro
connectivity to long-haul data transport to our edge cloud,
security, and managed service capabilities, we meet our customers'
needs today and as they build for tomorrow. For news and insights
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