As network operators begin to converge services onto a single ubiquitous IP infrastructure, a renewed focus on infrastructure security and services availability has emerged. This discussion will present the results of a survey conducted earlier this year that explores what threats network operators are facing, the scale and frequency of these threats, as well as the organizational and operational tool sets network operators employ to address these threats.

The desire is that the information provided in this survey, which we intend to conduct on a biannual basis, will assist both network operators and their vendors in obtaining a better understanding of trends in the infrastructure security landscape, what tools and techniques are utilized, and where they should be looking to address emerging threats.