Optimising Security with M2M

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Optimising Security with M2M Services
Applications
Nigel Chadwick Director, Mobile Data
Association CEO, Stream Communications
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Mobile Data Association Represents Mobile Data
Centric Businesses AIM Mass Adoption of Wireless
Data Technologies
Stream Communications MVNO Specialist Mobile
Network Services
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Supply Trends Overview

• High Capacity Bandwidths (Network Capacity)
• M2M (orientation) Tariffs
• Evolvement in Device Sophistication, Capability
• Increased Security Resilience Requirements
• SIM Estate Management Efficiently and
  Effectively

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Security Perspectives in M2M

• A Security Orientated Devices
• CCTV
• Lone Worker/Personal Safety
• Remote Sensing Monitoring
• Access Control
• Vehicle Tracking/Tracing

• B Devices with Security Implications
• Lift Controls Monitoring
• Digital Signage
• Mobile Payment Systems

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What does Security Mean?

• Reliability
• Authentication
• Encryption
• Monitoring
• Longevity

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Consider...

• Smart Metering Information
• Remote/Digital Signage
• Device Not Communicating
• Cyber-Communication

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Security Features of GSM/GPRS/3G

• Licensed Spectrum
• SIM has Unique Identity
• Over-The-Air Encryption Authentication

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Public APN (unsecure)
Private APN (secure)
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From Operator to You... Is Up To You!

• Your Business Relies Upon Solution Operating!
• Usage Reports (Low High)
• Audit Logs
• Reliable Resilient
• Recovery Planning

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Suppliers Matter!

• Supplier Systems/SLAs Underpin Your Solution
• Single Point of Failure Achilles Heel
• Disaster Recovery Plans, Policy, Infrastructure
• Support Channel Effectiveness
• Service Level Agreements

IS IT FIT FOR PURPOSE?
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M2M Mobile Network Solutions Lifecycle

• 24/7 SIM Management
• 24/7 Services Management
• Resilience Connectivity

• Provisioning Systems
• Network Monitoring
• SIM Monitoring
• Billing Solutions

• Expert Solutions
• Diagnostics
• Bespoke Integration
• Modular Services

Development/Testing Market Launch
Commercialisation
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Other Considerations Longevity

• Lifespan of Solution
• Tariff Stability
• Operator Supplier Stability
• Bearer Support for 2G/3G Modules

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Final Thoughts!

• Avoid Underestimating Supplier Value
• Take Nothing For Granted
• Ask The Obvious Questions
• Optimise Security
• Security Costs Money!