Table Of Content5G Cyber Risks and Mitigation
5G technology is the next step in the evolution of wireless communication. It of-
fers faster speeds and more bandwidth than 4G. One of the biggest differences
between 4G and 5G is that 5G will be used for a wider range of applications. This
makes it ideal for applications such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and the
Internet of Things (IoT). This means that there will be more devices connected to
5G networks, making them more vulnerable to cyber attacks. However, 5G also
introduces new cyber risks that need to be addressed. In addition, 5G networks are
expected to be much more complex, making them harder to secure.
5G networks will use new technologies that could make them more vulnerable
to attacks. These technologies include massive multiple input, multiple output
(MIMO), which uses more antennas than traditional cellular networks, and mil-
limeter wave (mmWave), which uses higher frequencies than traditional cellular
networks. These new technologies could make it easier for attackers to intercept
data or disrupt service.
To address these concerns, security measures must be implemented throughout
the network. Security mechanisms must be included in the design of 5G networks
and must be updated as new threats are identified.
Moreover, to address these risks, 5G security standards need to be developed and
implemented. These standards should include measures to protect against Denial
of Service (DoS) attacks, malware infections, and other threats.
Fortunately, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play a key role in mitigating these risks.
With so many interconnected devices, it can be difficult to identify and isolate
malicious traffic. AI can help by identifying patterns in data that would otherwise
be undetectable to humans.
6G technology is still in the early developmental stages, but security experts are
already voicing concerns about the potential challenges that could arise with this
next generation of mobile connectivity. Experts are already working on a roadmap
for 6G deployment, and they are confident that these and other challenges can be
overcome.
5G Cyber Risks
and Mitigation
Sabhyata Soni
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Names: Soni, Sabhyata, author.
Title: 5G cyber risks and mitigation / Sabhyata Soni.
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Description: First edition. | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2023. |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Contents
About the Author, vii
Chapter 1 ◾ O verview of 5G Network, Architecture,
and Uses 1
Chapter 2 ◾ 5 G Use Cases and Application 23
Chapter 3 ◾ S ecurity in the 5G Era 33
Chapter 4 ◾ S ecurity Standards and Their Role in 5G 41
Chapter 5 ◾ D ifferentiating 4G and 5G on a
Security Basis 69
Chapter 6 ◾ 5 G, IoT, and Cyber Risk 89
Chapter 7 ◾ 5 G Security Risk 97
Chapter 8 ◾ S ecurity for 5G Mobile Wireless
Networks 115
Chapter 9 ◾ S ecurity Risk Prevention and Control
Deployment for 5G Private Industrial
Networks 127
Chapter 10 ◾ 5 G Threat Surface and Threat
Mitigation Control 139
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vi ◾ Contents
Chapter 11 ◾ R ole of AI in Mitigation of 5G Attacks 159
Chapter 12 ◾ R oad to Future 6G and Security
Challenges 175
BIBLIOGRAPHY, 199
INDEX, 203
About the Author
Dr. Sabhyata Soni is a PhD (Electronics & Communications Engineering)
from Thapar University Patiala. She has more than 20 years of experience
teaching in the topmost engineering colleges in India. Her research papers
are published in many reputed and highly ranked international journals.
Currently, she is teaching as a senior faculty at the University Institute of
Engineering and Technology (UIET), affiliated with one of India’s oldest
universities, the Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh.
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Chapter
Overview of 5G Network,
Architecture, and Uses
5G is the next significant advancement in cellular networks from earlier
Long-Term Evolution (LTE), Universal Mobile Telecommunication System
(UMTS), and Global System for mobile Communication (GSM) technolo-
gies. Unlike 4G, also known as LTE, and 2G, also known as GSM, 5G is
simply referred to as 5G. 5G enables very high-speed throughput, ultra-low
latency, and a more significant number of connected devices. With these
increased capabilities, 5G can support various applications, including
Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), IoT (Internet of Things),
autonomous driving, 4K streaming, and more. With its high speed, low
latency, and large capacity, 5G Ultra Wideband might make services such
as cloud-connected traffic control, drone delivery, and other applications
live up to their potential. The possibilities are nearly endless, ranging from
emergency response to worldwide payments to next-generation gaming
and entertainment.
THE TECHNICAL BASIS OF 5G
5G is based on OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), a
technique for reducing interference by modulating a digital signal across
many channels. 5G employs a 5G New Radio (NR) air interface in con-
junction with OFDM principles. Broader bandwidth technologies like
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