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Nokia addresses network security as part of its 5G certification program
Nokia has announced a new professional level 5G course and certification aimed at network security .
The Nokia Bell Labs 5G Secured Networks course is part of Nokia ’ s program to train and certify industry professionals on 5G technology from network access to application management .
Geert Van Wauwe , Chief Security Officer , Nokia , said : “ 5G will empower new services and applications beyond our imagination . However , user acceptance will be based on trust that information has not been breached and services cannot be compromised . Therefore , the Nokia Bell Labs 5G Secured Networks course and certification are essential for educating professionals to a high level of understanding on how to build and operate secure 5G networks .”
Course participants will examine the role of 5G security in network , software and cloud environments and they will apply an understanding of security threats , protections and potential responses through a series of real-world case study exercises .
The Nokia Bell Labs 5G Certification Program is a first-of-its-kind program that offers professionals across the information and communications technology industry two levels of certification
– associate and professional – that deliver essential knowledge covering everything from the basics of 5G networks to professional level planning and design .
TraceSafe signs two-year technology partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises that aims at reducing electronic waste by refurbishing used IoT devices and giving them a second life .
“ We ’ re proud to be the number one choice in enterprise IoT wearables for cruise lines ,” said Wayne Lloyd , TraceSafe CEO . “ This partnership with Royal Caribbean highlights our ability to deliver uncompromising IoT solutions on a massive scale .”
Tracesafe , a global leader in location-aware
Internet of Things ( IoT ) platforms for largescale industrial and enterprise operations , has announced a wearable technology partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises .
Working in collaboration with Royal Caribbean ’ s Innovation Team , TraceSafe has developed custom wearable devices and bands that are equipped with longlasting batteries and RFID modules . The companies worked closely together to design and manufacture a wearable that can meet both Royal Caribbean ’ s standards for comfort and the cruise line ’ s commitment to sustainability .
Within this partnership , Royal Caribbean will be TraceSafe ’ s first major customer to enrol in the company ’ s recycling program
Jay Schneider , Chief Product Innovation Officer ( CXO ) at Royal Caribbean Group , said : “ It was the willingness of the TraceSafe team to develop a custom Tracelet device that met our requirements for style and design that propelled the partnership forward .
“ We look forward to continuing this engagement with TraceSafe as we explore the many new opportunities for IoT Technology onboard our ships .”
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