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Entel Peru launches Allot Security-as-a- Service solution to protect mobile users
Allot has announced that Entel , a communication service provider in Peru , has launched the Allot NetworkSecure cybersecurity solution to protect the company ’ s mobile users against a broad range of cyberthreats .
The solution that Entel has implemented includes Allot NetworkSecure , a leading platform for network-based mass- market cybersecurity .
Using NetworkSecure , Entel is offering its customers a security service to protect them against emerging cybersecurity threats . NetworkSecure also provides state-of-art content filtering capabilities that enable parental controls .
“ Almost half of Peru ’ s mobile users have suffered a cyberattack , which is why Entel wants to provide our customers with an easy-to-use cybersecurity solution ,” said Alonso Lazo , Marketing Director at Entel .
“ With this in mind , we selected Allot to offer a mobile security solution that cannot be bypassed , and which removes the burden from our customers . In addition to cybersecurity , we will also be able to give parents peace of mind , knowing that their children are protected from harmful content on their devices .”
Subscribers to the Allot cybersecurity solution will pay a monthly fee which Entel will share with Allot , and will result in recurring revenue for Allot , based on the success of the service .
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Santander promotes use of biometrics in Brazil
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Overall , the technology is expected to enhance Santander ’ s fraud prevention algorithms and enable the instant detection of any suspicious transactions .
Santander is deploying facial biometrics to millions of its customers in Brazil . The bank expects to invite 10 million private individuals and corporate customers to register to use the service . Santander claims smartphone-based biometrics are a safer option than fingerprints for verification of identity .
“ By opting for facial biometrics , clearance of transactions can be done remotely by the account holder ,” said Marcela Ulian ,
Executive Superintendent for Digital Business at Santander Brazil .
Ulian added that the functionality is not compulsory , and users will have the option to disable it .
He explained that the bank will build its own facial biometrics database , which is considered more reliable than using a thirdparty one .
The technology is also anticipated to digitize a number of branchbased activities , such as transfers for car or property purchases that currently require Santander ’ s customers in Brazil to request authorization at the branch to prove the transaction is genuine .
Santander currently estimates that digital channels account for 92 % of all transactions carried out by individual customers , while 95 % of the transactional volume of business clients takes place online .
The Brazilian subsidiary of the Spanish bank estimates that facial biometrics will result in a further increase of mobile transactions of 2.5 % for individuals and 5 % for companies .
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