Mavenir, a cloud-native mobile network software provider, has become the first major network software vendor to receive the BSI NESAS certification for a 5G Packet Core network function. The certificate was awarded by Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for the Mavenir Network Repository Function (NRF), confirming its compliance with strict security standards for use in public telecommunications networks in Germany.
Historic Certification Milestone
Fabian Hodouschek, Head of Certification at BSI, presented the certificate to Omar Shahdad, Senior Vice President of Operations at Mavenir. Hodouschek stated: "By issuing the first BSI NESAS cybersecurity certificate to Mavenir, we make an important contribution to securing Germany's mobile telecom networks. It is the first certificate for a critical 5G core network component used by operators of public 5G mobile networks in Germany. It confirms that Mavenir's Network Repository Function, including its development and lifecycle processes, meets the standards of the internationally recognized NESAS security framework."
Regulatory Compliance and Future Plans
This achievement positions Mavenir at the forefront of regulatory readiness following Germany's mandatory BSI NESAS certification requirements that took effect on January 1, 2026, under the German Telecommunications Act (TKG) and the BSI Act (BSIG). Mavenir is progressing certification of its full Packet Core and IMS portfolio, with completion targeted by Q3 2026. This will enable operators to deploy compliant, secure, and cloud-native network architectures at scale.
Omar Shahdad commented: "This certification validates Mavenir's commitment to delivering not only industry-leading 5G software, but software that meets the most rigorous national cybersecurity standards. As regulators across Europe raise the bar for network security, Mavenir is ready."
About BSI NESAS Certification
The BSI NESAS certification scheme builds upon the internationally recognized GSMA NESAS security assurance framework. It combines rigorous assessment of product development and lifecycle processes with hands-on security testing of the actual product, setting a high bar for critical network infrastructure.
The BSI NESAS certificate for Mavenir NRF CC 24.4.2 p4 is publicly available on the BSI website. For more information about the BSI NESAS certification scheme, visit the BSI website.
