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Consumer Threats in Technology and Connected Device Risks to be Discussed at Communications Summit
[May 10, 2017]

Consumer Threats in Technology and Connected Device Risks to be Discussed at Communications Summit


iconectiv (News - Alert), an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, will present a pair of security focused presentations at IEEE ComSoc (News - Alert) International Communications Quality and Reliability Workshop (CQR) in Naples, Fla.

On Wednesday, May 17, John Kimmins, Senior Security Director, iconectiv, will present Telecom Technology Threats Impacting 5G Networks and discuss what new security threats and sophisticated attacks 5G implementation will face, as well as what the FCC (News - Alert) is doing to address those issues.

The following day, Thursday, May 18, Chris Drake, CTO, iconectiv, will address the risks and challenges associated with the proliferation of mobile connected devices during his presentation What Can We Do about the Internet of Unsecure Things?

The IEEE CQR International Workshop brings together industry leaders and experts in the telecommunications field each May, with the focus of increasing communications quality, reliability and security. Other topics of discussion during this year's three-day session will include mobile and ad hoc networks, VoIP services, network architecture, and emerging technologies.

For IEEE CQR attendee registration and event schedule visit: IEEE CQR 2017



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About iconectiv


At iconectiv, we envision a world without boundaries, where the ability to access and exchange information is simple, seamless and secure. As the authoritative partner of the communications industry for more than 30 years, iconectiv realizes this vision for more than two billion people every day by providing market-leading solutions that enable the interconnection of networks, devices, and applications. Working closely with private, government and non-governmental organizations, iconectiv continues to protect and secure telecommunication infrastructures for service providers, governments and enterprises, while providing network and operations management, numbering, registry, messaging and fraud and identity solutions to more than 1,200 organizations globally.

A US-based company, Telcordia Technologies, doing business as iconectiv, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ericsson (News - Alert). For more information, visit www.iconectiv.com

IEEE ComSoc International Communications Quality and Reliability Workshop (CQR)

The IEEE CQR International Workshop is held annually with the purpose of bringing together industry and academic experts to present and discuss communications quality, reliability and security issues as they relate to real world issues. The output from the workshops adds to the community's body of knowledge and serves to inform, help form opinions, and to assist in the development of best practices and relevant standards.


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