Lumen Technologies is unveiling a new threat defense tool driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML). Lumen DefenderSM powered by Black Lotus Labs® is a patented product that proactively blocks evolving threats at the network edge, before they can compromise a business's network perimeter. Black Lotus Labs, Lumen's threat research team, leverages its unique visibility into Lumen's global internet backbone using ML algorithms to generate threat intelligence that detects malicious infrastructure being used by cybercriminals and nation state actors.

Black Lotus Labs analyzes 200 billion NetFlow sessions (network communication records) every day across Lumen's global network with the ability to detect various cyberattacks several days before others in the industry. The team recently tracked new malware targeting business routers dubbed "Cuttlefish." This stealthy malware lurks in infected devices, observing all traffic and waiting for an opportunity to strike. Lumen Defender can automatically prevent these infections, protecting business networks and enabling business continuity.

How Lumen Defender works: Lumen Defender identifies hosts (devices) used by criminal organizations and nation state actors and blocks all traffic between those risky IP addresses and customer networks, without the need for additional hardware. Customers can view blocked threats and manage the service from an easy-to-use web portal. Lumen Defender is a simple add-on to Lumen Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and Lumen Internet On-Demand services.

Lumen network tested: Lumen Defender is in early access phase and available to select customers. Businesses interested in participating in the early access program can contact their Lumen sales representative. Lumen will make the product available this summer.

Visit Lumen's booth at RSA, S-1727 in the South Expo.