IQST - IQSTEL and Cycurion Enter a New Era of AI-Cybersecurity, Completing Phase One of Their Next-Generation Cyber Defense Rollout

Rhea-AI Summary

IQSTEL (NASDAQ:IQST) and Cycurion (NASDAQ:CYCU) completed Phase One of a joint program delivering AI-enhanced cybersecurity for telecom and enterprise AI agents on Oct 21, 2025. Phase One is live and adds a Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface for Airweb.ai and IQ2Call.ai, and places those agents behind Cycurion’s ARx multi-layer platform.

Key live features include an ARx reverse-proxy shield, a four-layer defense (geo-gating; WAF & API security; proprietary bot hunter; AI behavioral analysis), a dynamic threat intelligence blocklist of 13M+ malicious IPs, and operational visibility via dashboards and SIEM integration.

Positive

• Phase One live delivering MCP integration for Airweb.ai and IQ2Call.ai
• ARx reverse-proxy shield obscures true server IPs
• Four-layer defense deployed: geo-gating, WAF/API, bot hunter, AI behavioral analysis
• Dynamic threat intelligence with 13M+ malicious IP blocklist
• Operational visibility with dashboards and SIEM integration

Negative

• None.

Insights

Cybersecurity integration specialist

Phase-one deployment delivers a practical, layered defense for AI agents now running behind Cycurion's ARx.

The live integration links Reality Border's Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Cycurion's ARx reverse-proxy and four-layer defenses, creating an enforced edge where AI-agent tool calls pass through geo-gating, WAF/API inspection, bot-hunting and AI behavioral analysis. The MCP's schema-described tools and per-tool scopes materially improve auditability and limit tool privileges, reducing attack surface on agent-to-system integrations.

Risks remain around operational complexity and false positives from multi-layer detection; successful deployment requires tight rules tuning and SIEM workflows to avoid blocking legitimate agent actions. Watch operational metrics and log volumes in the next 30–90 days, including blocked sessions, false-positive rates, and MCP audit trails to validate that protection does not degrade agent functionality.

Enterprise product adoption analyst

This partnership creates a defensible product offering for telecom and enterprise AI agents that can ease procurement and compliance conversations.

By fronting Airweb.ai and IQ2Call.ai with ARx and exposing capabilities as MCP tools, the teams provide a repeatable integration pattern that enterprises can evaluate for least-privilege governance and end-to-end observability. The 13M+ malicious IP blocklist and SIEM hooks give concrete operational controls buyers often ask for when assessing security for AI agents.

Adoption depends on measurable operational fit: track SIEM integration success, dashboards uptake, and whether decoy/diversion techniques produce meaningful threat telemetry over the next 90 days. If those metrics align, the offering becomes a clearer procurement win for regulated environments; if not, expect further iterations before broad enterprise traction.

IQSTEL’s Reality Border and Cycurion Join Forces to Deliver AI Agents with Built-In Cyber Defense and Proactive Threat Hunting Capabilities — Marking the First Step Toward Building the Industry’s Most Secure AI Ecosystem for Global Telecom and Enterprise Clients

NEW YORK and MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) today announced that Reality Border, IQSTEL’s AI subsidiary, has completed Phase One of its joint program with Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU) (“Cycurion”) to deliver a new generation of AI-enhanced cybersecurity. The milestone introduces a secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for Airweb.ai (web AI agent) and IQ2Call.ai (voice AI agent), now fronted and protected by Cycurion’s ARx multi-layer cybersecurity platform.

“Our customers can now deploy AI agents with confidence,” said Leandro Iglesias, President of IQSTEL. “By pairing an MCP layer with Cycurion’s advanced platform ARx’s deception-driven, multi-layer inspection, we’re moving from reactive defense to proactive threat hunting at the edge of our AI experiences.”

“ARx was designed for mission-critical environments,” added L. Kevin Kelly, Chairman & CEO of Cycurion. “Integrating with Reality Border’s MCP-enabled agents means threats are intercepted, analyzed, and acted upon before they can touch core assets.”

What Phase One Delivers (now live)

• MCP Interface for Airweb & IQ2Call – standardized, secure context/tooling layer for AI-agent workflows operating in detect/protect modes.
• ARx Reverse-Proxy Shielding – obscures true server IPs and diverts adversaries to hardened defenses and decoys.
• Four-Layer ARx Defense (current config)

1. Geo-Gating (region-based blocking)
2. WAF & API Security (request inspection & filtering)
3. Proprietary Bot Hunter (malicious automation detection while allowing legit bots)
4. AI-Powered Behavioral Analysis (real-time anomaly detection & response)

• Dynamic Threat Intelligence – real-time 13M+ malicious IP blocklist with continuous updates and automated blocking.
• Operational Visibility – dashboards/SIEM integration, packet-level drill-downs, and adaptive rules for rapid action.
  
  

Model Context Protocol (MCP), in practice

MCP standardizes how AI agents securely discover, request, and use tools/data from external systems, enforcing auditable permissions and least-privilege policies.

In Phase One, Reality Border uses MCP to:

• Normalize AI-Agent Tooling — Airweb.ai and IQ2Call.ai expose capabilities as MCP tools behind ARx (e.g., Knowledge Ops; secure webhooks/email/SMS; IQ2Call call control: initiate/end calls, warm transfers, Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF), post-call notes; scheduling/CRM handoffs). All are schema-described to eliminate ad-hoc integrations.
• Enforce Policy at the Edge — Every MCP request/response is fronted by ARx (reverse proxy + four-layer defense); malicious sessions are challenged or blocked in real time.
• Auditability & Least-Privilege — MCP scopes and per-tool policies restrict actions (e.g., read-only KB); ARx dashboards/SIEM deliver end-to-end observability (who/what invoked which tool, parameters, security verdicts).
  
  

Why it matters

Static defenses struggle against fast-moving, automated adversaries. ARx’s preemptive, deception-driven approach halts threats before impact, while MCP turns Airweb and IQ2Call into well-governed, least-privilege clients of enterprise systems—reducing risk without sacrificing speed.

This is only the beginning. IQSTEL and Cycurion are building a powerful AI-enhanced cybersecurity ecosystem. With IQSTEL’s AI services now protected by Cycurion’s advanced ARx platform, the next phase will go beyond defense — delivering solutions where AI takes the lead in cyber protection, predicting, adapting, and neutralizing threats before they emerge.

About IQSTEL Inc.

IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) is a Global Connectivity, AI, and Digital Corporation providing advanced solutions across Telecom, High-Tech Telecom Services, Fintech, AI-Powered Telecom Platforms, and Cybersecurity. With operations in 21 countries and a team of 100 employees, IQSTEL serves a broad global customer base with high-value, high-margin services. Backed by a strong and scalable business platform, the company is forecasting $340 million in revenue for FY-2025, reinforcing its trajectory toward becoming a $1 billion tech-driven enterprise by 2027.

About Cycurion Inc.

Based in McLean, Virginia, Cycurion (NASDAQ: CYCU) is a forward-thinking provider of IT cybersecurity solutions and AI, committed to delivering secure, reliable, and innovative services to clients worldwide. Specializing in cybersecurity, program management, and business continuity, Cycurion harnesses its AI-enhanced ARx platform and expert team to empower clients and safeguard their operations. Along with its subsidiaries, Axxum Technologies, Cloudburst Security, and Cycurion Innovation, Inc., Cycurion serves government, healthcare, and corporate clients committed to securing the digital future.

More info: www.cycurion.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the operations and prospective growth of Cycurion’s and IQSTEL’s business. Many factors could cause Cycurion’s and IQSTEL’s actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements described in this press release.

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FAQ

What did Cycurion (CYCU) and IQSTEL announce on October 21, 2025?

They announced completion of Phase One: MCP integration for Airweb.ai and IQ2Call.ai, now protected by Cycurion’s ARx multi-layer cybersecurity platform.

How does the Model Context Protocol (MCP) affect IQ2Call.ai and Airweb.ai?

MCP standardizes secure tool/data access, enforces auditable permissions and least-privilege, and front-ends requests through ARx for real-time inspection.

What security layers does ARx provide for CYCU-integrated AI agents?

ARx delivers reverse-proxy shielding plus four layers: geo-gating, WAF & API security, a proprietary bot hunter, and AI-powered behavioral analysis.

What threat intelligence scale does the joint solution use?

The platform uses a dynamic threat intelligence feed with a 13M+ malicious IP blocklist and continuous automated blocking.

Will investors see operational telemetry from the integration for CYCU or IQST?

Yes; Phase One includes dashboards and SIEM integration for packet-level drill-downs and adaptive rules.

What is the next step after Phase One for IQSTEL and Cycurion?

They plan further phases where AI helps predict, adapt, and neutralize threats, expanding beyond defensive integration into proactive AI-led protection.