Abstract: As described herein, a system, method, and computer program provide consumer requirement based management for a physical edge deployment of an application. In use, a communication service provider received, from a third party, a definition of one or more service requirements for an application deployed within a network of the communication service provider. Further, the communication service provider manages a physical edge deployment of the application within the network for the third party to satisfy the one or more service requirements of the third party.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for utilizing an open and global/private blockchain system for supporting Virtual Network Function (VNF) certification and consumption processes. In operation, a system receives a request by one or more first entities to publish information to an open and global/private blockchain system for one or more VNF certification processes or VNF consumption processes. The system publishes the information to the blockchain system such that the information is stored to a ledger utilizing blockchain technology. Additionally, the system may send at least one notification to one or more second entities indicating that the information has been published to the blockchain system for accessing by the one or more second entities. In addition, the system exposes all relevant information from the open and global/private blockchain and enables 3rd party entities to leverage this information and enhance the system functionality.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for real-time cyber intrusion detection and intruder identity analysis. In operation, an intrusion detection system detects an intrusion by a cyber intruder attempting to access a first area of a system utilizing an application programming interface layer (API) layer. The intrusion detection system directs the cyber intruder to a secure second area of the system that mimics the first area of the system via the API layer. Further, the intrusion detection system notifies a security system of the intrusion.