SAN FRANCISCO--()--CETECOM, a leading provider of wireless testing services, has selected the Codenomicon Defensics security testing solution to deliver premium device and application security testing services to carriers/operators, device manufacturers, application developers, and content providers for mobile platforms. CETECOM will include Codenomicon's vulnerability testing technology as part of a joint security certification program provided by CETECOM as an independent third-party test lab. CETECOM becomes a Codenomicon Preferred Testing Partner.
"CETECOM is very excited to introduce this new certification program to the wireless industry. With the recent proliferation of smart phones, tablets, and the tidal wave of applications and content that is run on them, vulnerability testing has become a critical necessity,” says Lars Eriksson, Chief Operating Officer of CETECOM Inc. "Carriers, device manufacturers, and application developers trust CETECOM’s testing capabilities and realize having an innovative program like this adds third-party validation that is highly respected worldwide in the wireless industry," says Richard Hammer, Director of Application Testing and Carrier Approvals.
“The rise of Advanced Persistent Threats increases the urgency for testing of hardware, gateways, and apps for zero-day vulnerabilities. The partnership with CETECOM provides new ways for telecom industry participants to access testing know-how and technology to mitigate the risks posed by APTs and other hackers,” says David Chartier, Codenomicon’s CEO.
Security is becoming an increasingly important factor in carrier and operator sourcing decisions. Each version of hardware and apps can provide many potential attack surfaces, which may act as entry points for sophisticated hackers. Carrier mandates to the supply chain for increased security testing will be one of the key themes of the CodenomiCON 2012 event on July 24, 2012 in Las Vegas, in which CETECOM will participate.
To learn about the CETECOM/Codenomicon partnership and testing services for mobile financial apps and mobile payment gateways, attend Codenomicon’s main-stage demo today at The Future of Money and Technology Summit in San Francisco. To find out more about how Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) target security bugs in hardware, firmware, and software, and how security stress-testing mitigates the risk, register for Codenomicon’s May 3, 2012 webinar at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/816752734. To request an invitation to CodenomiCON 2012, go to http://www.codenomicon.com/campaign/blackhat2012/.
About Codenomicon
Codenomicon finds security vulnerabilities others can't find. Companies rely on Codenomicon's solutions to discover zero-day vulnerabilities that cause Denial of Service (DoS) and data leakage, which are the unknown vulnerabilities Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) use to break into systems. Codenomicon's customers include Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Motorola, Google, Verizon, Nokia Siemens Networks, Huawei, and T-Systems. Codenomicon is known for Defensics software for security stress-testing of software/firmware/hardware, Clarified Situation Awareness solution for Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), and Fuzz-o-Matic application testing-as-a-service. For more information, go to www.codenomicon.com.
About CETECOM
CETECOM (www.cetecom.com) is renowned as the neutral, experienced partner of the telecommunications and information technology industries and offers a unique service portfolio which covers the entire life cycle of a mobile communications product, contributes to the smooth running of products and applications and ensures that they meet international standards.
CETECOM’s portfolio includes consulting and training, development of test solutions, validation services, testing in accredited laboratories (LTE, WCDMA, GSM, Application Enabler, OTA Performance, and EMC), field trials, certification, and approval handling.
Being a member of numerous specialist bodies, CETECOM is also actively involved in the development and standardisation of global specifications for future technologies.
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