TELUS launches new cloud-delivered cybersecurity service for Canadian businesses

The new TELUS Managed Cloud Security service, powered by Palo Alto Networks, helps Canadian organizations securely access data and applications from anywhere

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS today announced the launch of its Managed Cloud Security service, providing security to users whether at the office, at home, or on the go. The innovative service supports an integrated cybersecurity strategy with unified controls and complete visibility across the customers’ infrastructure.

The security perimeter has expanded, making it more challenging than ever to secure data using traditional methods. With an accelerated transition to cloud-based solutions, as well as a hybrid work environment, cybersecurity solutions must adapt to meet an organization's evolving needs. Built in collaboration with global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks, TELUS Managed Cloud Security offers a comprehensive way to secure data wherever customers do business today.

“Canadian organizations are looking for modern ways to secure their hybrid workplace,” said Carey Frey, Chief Security Officer & Vice President, TELUS Security. “The TELUS Managed Cloud Security service is a fully cloud-delivered solution, built on Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma Access technology. With our service, organizations gain the ability to create and enforce a consistent security posture no matter where their users are working from. As the largest Palo Alto Networks service provider in Canada, we look forward to continuing our decade-long partnership, supporting Canadian organizations and their cybersecurity journey.”

“We’re delighted to collaborate with TELUS, which has a substantial role in providing innovative, reliable and secure connectivity to their customers across the globe. By leveraging Prisma Access, TELUS provides a comprehensive security service through a single, integrated, cloud-delivered platform that keeps TELUS customers secure, no matter where they do business and without any compromise of performance or user experience,” says Emma Carpenter, VP of Global Service Providers, Palo Alto Networks.

Key benefits to organizations

TELUS Managed Cloud Security service:

• Offers custom security policies: all traffic communicating with the Internet, the cloud, or between branches is inspected and filtered based on the custom policies you define.

• Provides a cloud-delivered security platform: service includes next-generation firewall services, threat prevention, malware prevention, URL filtering, SSL decryption, and application-based policies, ensuring comprehensive protection of your network.

• Creates a consistent security posture: this cloud-hosted solution ensures security policies are consistently enforced across your organization, regardless of the users’ location or the applications being accessed.

• Enables Secure Access Service Edge (SASE): pair with TELUS SD-WAN services to get the connectivity you want with the security you need.

Visit TELUS.com/cloudsecurity to learn more about the TELUS Managed Cloud Security service and how it could benefit your organization.

Read the blog for more on the TELUS and Palo Alto Networks collaboration, and Palo Alto Networks' Prisma Access.

About TELUS

TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with $16 billion in annual revenue and 16 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and security. We leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. In 2020, TELUS was recognized as having the fastest wireless network in the world, reinforcing our commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to the people, resources and information that make our lives better. TELUS Health is Canada’s leader in digital health technology, improving access to health and wellness services and revolutionizing the flow of health information across the continuum of care. TELUS Agriculture provides innovative digital solutions throughout the agriculture value chain, supporting better food outcomes from improved agri-business data insights and processes. TELUS International (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator that delivers next-generation AI and content management solutions for global brands across the technology and games, ecommerce and FinTech, communications and media, healthcare, travel and hospitality sectors. TELUS and TELUS International operate in 25+ countries around the world. Together, let’s make the future friendly.

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François Marchand
TELUS Public Relations
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