Leeds-based AI-driven cybersecurity firm BlackDice has announced a strategic partnership with Consult Red, a fellow West Yorkshire expert in connected device software and technology.
The collaboration will deliver powerful AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to telecom operators and their subscribers globally, providing a new level of protection for the increasing number of connected devices in homes and businesses.
With over 14 billion connected devices globally, 50 billion potentially vulnerable devices estimated by 2030, and cyberattacks on IoT devices increasing by 300% in the past year, the need for robust, AI-driven cybersecurity has never been greater.
As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, so do the risks associated with unsecured connected devices. The partnership between BlackDice and Consult Red will focus on addressing these vulnerabilities, enabling telecom operators to deploy AI-powered solutions that not only detect but also prevent cyber threats before they occur.
Consult Red’s deep expertise in developing software for connected devices, combined with BlackDice’s advanced AI and machine learning cybersecurity technology, provides a robust, scalable solution that telecom operators can leverage to secure their networks and customers.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Consult Red,” said Paul Hague, CEO of BlackDice Cyber. “Together, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges telcos face – securing the growing number of connected devices in homes and businesses – with AI-powered solutions that are both innovative and effective.”
Through this partnership, global telecom operators will benefit from:
Proactive AI threat detection: Continuous, real-time monitoring of network traffic and connected devices to detect vulnerabilities and neutralise threats before they escalate.
Seamless integration: Cybersecurity solutions that are easily integrated into existing software frameworks, allowing operators to enhance their security offerings with minimal disruption.
Scalable protection: Flexible, scalable solutions designed to meet the evolving security needs of telcos, improve quality of service, and reduce customer churn.
Deep, actionable insights into network performance and security risks: By analysing traffic patterns and device behaviours, operators can make data-driven decisions to enhance service delivery, uncover opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell services, and optimise network performance. Network insights, traffic patterns and device behaviours can be combined with data from other sources to unlock advanced use cases that enable the transition from the ‘smart home’ to the ‘intelligent home’ of the future.
It is hoped that the collaboration will benefit millions of individuals and thousands of businesses globally, providing them with the tools and knowledge to stay protected against cyber threats.
“By partnering with BlackDice, we’re enhancing our ability to offer comprehensive, secure and future-proof solutions for the connected device landscape,” said Stuart Griffin, CEO of Consult Red. “This partnership provides the telecom sector and their customers with a modular platform for efficient and agile broadband service delivery and the enablement of new applications and services such as the advanced tools needed to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.”
