What happens when you take a security and AI leader from Ericsson, put him in a self-driving Waymo, and hit record? In this on-the-move conversation, Roy Chua of AvidThink sits down with Anubhav Arora, VP of Engineering for Security and AI at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless, to explore how 5G, Zero Trust, and AI are converging to shape the future of secure enterprise connectivity.
Anubhav shares Ericsson’s vision for a 5G-optimized SASE architecture, built for the unpredictable world of cellular networks and mission-critical IoT. He unveils a new clientless ZTNA solution designed for secure third-party access, and paints a compelling picture of how AI will drive autonomous network operations by 2030—transforming intent into automated, closed-loop actions. As they ride through the streets of San Francisco, the conversation turns philosophical, reflecting on the explosive growth of non-human identities and the need for autonomous governance in AI-powered infrastructure.
⏱️ YouTube Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Ericsson Enterprise Overview
Anubhav introduces himself and Ericsson’s focus on wireless WAN and private 5G for enterprises, including legacy Cradlepoint offerings.
01:30 – Use Cases for Private 5G & Wireless WAN
Discussion of industrial and mobility use cases: factories, airports, transportation, and public safety.
02:50 – Ericsson’s SASE: Differentiation for Cellular
Explains how 5G SASE is designed for the unpredictability of cellular environments, using SIM/device identity and mission-critical SLAs.
04:50 – Zero Trust Built for IoT and Edge Devices
Anubhav outlines how device-based identity, not user identity, is central to policy and security enforcement in their model.
05:30 – New Capability: Clientless ZTNA
Announcement of Ericsson’s remote browser isolation solution for third-party secure access to enterprise assets without a VPN or client install.
07:50 – Expanding Verticals: OT, IoT, Branch, Autonomous
Private 5G and wireless WAN are converging in smart vehicles, factories, and branch networks—blurring lines between IT and OT.
10:20 – Full-Stack Microsegmentation and Slicing
Importance of consistent security policies from LAN to WAN, including network slicing and Zero Trust across domains.
12:00 – AI and the Future of Autonomous Security
Anubhav discusses the path to AI-enabled autonomous network operations, including intent-based networking and the impact of LLMs.
14:00 – Governance and the Challenge of AI Identity Explosion
Rising ratio of non-human to human identities sparks conversation on how AI governance might itself become autonomous.
16:00 – 2030 Vision: Intent as a Service
Ericsson’s roadmap to enable closed-loop AI-driven operations that respond to stated intent with verification, adaptation, and optimization.
18:00 – Closing Thoughts & First Waymo Ride
Reflection on autonomous driving and how real-world AI is quietly shifting expectations across industries.
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