Recommendations on Security Capabilities for 5G NetworksSecurity
Capabilities are a Critical Element to 5G SuccessNew 5G Americas technical paper highlights progress
on security features in 5G networks5G networks based on standard technical
specifications from the Third Generation Partnership Project (“3GPP”) continue
to be the most widely adopted and secure wireless cellular technology in
existence. 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and LTE for the Americas
announced the publication of a new white paper entitled ‘Security for 5G’ which details features and recommendations for securing 5G networks
and provides an update on the security enhancements introduced by 3GPP in
Releases 15 and 16.
As increased bandwidth, higher data rates, and a surge of new devices
and connections have made managing network security more complex, 5G Americas
has provided nearly annual updates around the topic of security in wireless
cellular networks. ‘ Security for 5G’ is the latest update, building on prior work and focuses on evolving
5G security considerations. This white paper addresses emerging challenges and opportunities, making
recommendations for securing 5G networks in the context of the evolution to
cloud-based and distributed networks:
Additionally, the white paper provides insight into securing 5G in private, public, and hybrid cloud
deployment models. Topics such as orchestration, automation, cloud-native
security, and application programming interface (API) security are addressed. The
transition from perimeter-based security to a zero-trust architecture to
protect assets and data from external and internal threats is also discussed.
Pramod Nair, Technical Solutions Architect - Security, Cisco and 5G Americas group co-leader on the paper commented, “5G will allow operators to evolve toward new business models. For 5G to achieve its potential, organizations must embrace multi-layered security that goes far beyond 3GPP specifications by using a pragmatic, multi-layered approach. End-to-End Security should cater to RAN, SDN, MEC, and hybrid, multi-cloud deployments based on a cloud native architecture, secure CI/CD, and zero trust security for 5G.” Scott Poretsky, Director of Security, North America, Network Product Solutions at Ericsson and 5G Americas group co-leader further added, “5G continues to integrate with other key technology enablers. In the cloud’s multi-stakeholder environment, cloud-native function software vendors, platform vendors, mobile network operators, hyperscale cloud providers, and system integrators must collaborate to clearly define requirements, roles and responsibilities for implementing security architecture and controls.” Source: 5G Americas media announcement | |
