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Telecom Security Risks

security, fraud, engineers
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Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at managers, engineers, and operation teams who want to understand how Telecom security and fraud works, and how attackers can abuse the system and threaten Mobile Network Operators, fixed-lines operators, VoIP providers, and any other Telecom-related company.

 

Course Scope

  1. Introduction to Telecom Security.
  2. Telecom Fraud: descriptions and case studies.
    • A Bit of History: from the First Frauds to the Latest.
    • General Principles and Underlying Laws of Telecom Frauds.
    • Fraud Management Systems (FMS) and FRA.
    • Limits of CDR-based Fraud Detection and Security.
    • Telecom Fraud from a Legal Standpoint.
    • Fraud and Institutions (GSMA, 3GPP, CFCA, Fight FAS, I3).
    • Fraud and Law Enforcement.
    • Deep inside Fraud Case Studies.
  3. Telecom Security Introduction.
    • Availability: from Crash to Denial of Service.
    • Confidentiality: What do the Operators have at Stake?
    • Integrity: How Secure and Trustworthy are We?
    • Billing: Protecting Revenue from Leakage, Collection, and Traceability.
    • Underlying technologies, Risks, and Organisation.
    • Legal Interception (LI), CALEA, Legal Requirements, and Related Systems.
  4. Telecom Security Attacks and Problems.
    • Introduction to Case Studies and Generic List.
    • Practical SIM Fraud (case study).
    • Attacking the Signalling Network: risks and attacks on SS7 and SIGTRAN.
    • Privacy Attacks and HLR Requests: danger ahead.
    • Country-Wide Denial of Service.
    • User-Targeted Denial of Service.
    • VoIP-related Attacks and Security Risks.
    • Manipulating Operators’ Networks.
    • Attack on the Radio: GSM, 3G / UMTS, 4G / LTE / LTE Advanced; User-centered attacks: from SMS and MMS High-profile Attacks; Mobile Malware and Application: the Smartphone Security Challenge.
  5. Telecom Security Risk Mitigation.
    • Network-centric Mitigation.
    • End-user-centric Mitigation.
    • Systemic and Organisational Security Measures.
    • Reducing your Footprint and Attack Surface.
    • Organisational Security and Procedures.
    • Auditing Telecom Security: the proactive protection Planning Telecom Security—drawing the way.
    • Monitoring Telecom Security: reactive qualities.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Telecom and network principles: 2G, 3G, 4G, and OSI network layers.

 

Training Structure

Two-day training divided into logical sessions.

 

Methodology

Instructor-led training.

The training exceeded my expectations.

Ms. Irida Gjashta, AMC Albania

The training is completely excellent.

Mr. Philipp Korostelev, Beeline Moscow

Perfect course.

Mr. Arseniy Mazanik, Beeline Russia

Excellent, knowledgeable trainer, open to communication.

Mr. Dmitrii Kropotov, Tele2 Russia

The whole course was very valuable.

Mr. Sayyid Ali, Dhiraagu Maldives

A good approach to a complex problem.

Ms. Horia Catrinoiu, Vodafone RO

Trainer adapted to the expectations of the audience.

Mr. Antoine Blanchet, Monaco Telecom

Experienced trainer. Excellent descriptions.

Mr. Ahmad Doar, Mobily, KSA

Very effective training methods.

Ms. Erjona Xhemali, AMC Albania

The best training ever.

Mr. Timur Zagretdinov, MTT Russia

Training provides useful methods to analyze real protocols.

Mr. Seema Karn, NCell Nepal

Experienced trainer. Real cases with references to recommendations.

Mr. David Curkan, T-Mobile Croatia

Highly professional trainer with lots of practical experience. Friendly and open.

Ms. Olga Rudnicka, Tele2 Latvia

Many different people from different operators can share their problems and ideas.

Mr. Omar El-Fiky, Vodafone Egypt

The trainer is capable of answering all my questions.

Ms. Ana Gheorghe, Vodafone RO

A lot of useful materials and knowledge.

Mr. Shukhrat Khaydar, UCell

Regardless of technology I received theoretical and practical answers.

Mr. Kosta Pribić, T-Mobile Croatia

More than excellent course!

Ms. Inessa Mijiferjyan, Vivacell

Trainer is open for comments and discussion.

Ms. Natalya Nerubenko, Life Ukraine

Training was above expectations!

Mr. Ariel Haxhiu, Eagle Mobile, AL

I feel like the trainer is the best professor and mentor one can have.

Ms. Ledia Meici, AMC Albania

Good logical structure of the course and explanation.

Ms. Elena Shevtsova, Beeline, KZ

Seminar entirely for Telecommunication operators. A lot of issues covered.

Ms. Pinelopi Tragoudara, Vodafone GR

Excellent knowledge from the trainer.

Ms. Catherine Barman, Swisscom

Good direct connection between course material and real problems.

Mr. Alex Konstantopoulos, Cosmote, GR

Good class notes and great examples.

Mr. Ghaffar Masood, Mobilink Pakistan

Really practical and very fruitful training.

Mr. Niroj Raya, NCell Nepal

Unique training covering the most important areas of my work.

Mr. Eldar Mursaqulov, Azercell

This course will be very useful in my daily work.

Mr. Leopoldino Ferreira, Unitel Angola

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Amazing, more than excellent, audience-oriented trainer.

Mr. Evgeniy Dmitriev, Astelit Ukraine

Great teacher with deep knowledge and experience.

Mr. Philippe Wrzecionek, TATA

A clear picture of GSM switching and signalling.

Ms. Anette Chale, mCel Mozambique

Trainers have passion to teach & impart knowledge.

Mr. Kanchan Chitrakar, Ncell Nepal

The course covers all the impacted areas.

Ms. Gratia Scanteie, Vodafone, RO

Very clear explanations.

Ms. Tatyana Krasyuk, Life Ukraine

Deep and detailed topic analysis.

Mr. Mohamed Sabry, Vodafone Egypt

I can proudly recommend these courses for others as well.

Mr. Tarvo Jammer, Elisa Estonia

I received a lot of useful information which I use in my work every day.

Ms. Viktoriya Gusarova, Beeline RU

Trainer was able to answer practical questions.

Mr. Daniel Krolikowski, Play Poland

Excellent course and instructor.

Mr. Nikolay Suetin, Beeline Russia

Very well organized training programmes.

Mr. Mihnea Teodorescu, Cosmote, RO

The course exceeded my expectations. Hats off!

Mr. Adnan Syed, Mobily

Course covers all important issues and presents relevant examples.

Mr. Mohamed Kamel, Vodafone Egypt

Everyone gets individual attention from the trainer.

Ms. Inga Tomsone, Tele2 Latvia

Excellent methodology of teaching. Simple and easy to understand training.

Mr. Arben Shabani, PTK Kosovo

I am very impressed with the trainer's knowledge and experience.

Mr. Mouin Al Saghir, Vivacell

Overwhelming knowledge and expertise. Interactive and enjoyable learning.

Mr. Ashish Shrestha, NCell Nepal

Professional, high-quality trainer.

Mr. Gagik Shatveryan, Vivacell

Excellent exercises!