Cybersecurity for 5G

The Cybersecurity for 5G course is a comprehensive 12-hour training designed to equip cybersecurity professionals, telecom engineers, managers, and governance teams with the knowledge and skills to identify, mitigate, and manage security threats in 5G networks. The course covers the unique security challenges posed by 5G technology, explores emerging threats such as virtualization and cloud-native infrastructures, and provides practical guidance on implementing security controls across various 5G domains. Additionally, the course delves into the governance and risk management practices required to maintain a secure 5G network once deployed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Understanding and Identifying 5G Security Threats

– Understand the unique security challenges of 5G technology, including scalability, virtualization, IoT, low-latency use cases, and network slicing.
– Analyze the evolving 5G threat landscape, including risks related to network function virtualization (NFV), software-defined networking (SDN), and third-party supply chains.
– Identify and model security threats using tools such as threat modeling and risk assessment, particularly in key areas like the RAN, core network, and MEC (Multi-Access Edge Computing).
– Recognize new attack vectors introduced by AI-powered threats and how machine learning can be exploited by attackers.

2. Implementing Security Controls and Mitigation Strategies

– Implement industry best practices for securing 5G networks, focusing on the core network, RAN, MEC, and network slicing.
– Secure cloud-native 5G environments, including containerized network functions, orchestrators (eg, Kubernetes), and micro-segmentation techniques to isolate critical functions.
– Apply encryption, mutual authentication, and other security measures to protect data flows and secure communication between VNFs and other network components.
– Design slice-specific security measures, ensuring isolation between network slices to prevent lateral movement and attacks across different use cases.

 3. Managing and Governing Security in 5G Networks

– Develop governance frameworks for telecom operators, incorporating best practices in security management, compliance, and auditing for 5G networks.
– Comply with global security standards such as 3GPP TS 33.501, GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements affecting telecom operators.
– Manage ongoing risks and incidents in live 5G networks, creating business continuity and disaster recovery plans tailored to 5G architecture.
– Develop and execute incident response plans, utilizing automated response mechanisms and collaborating with stakeholders across borders to ensure swift resolution of breaches.
– Conduct security audits and assessments to ensure that the network remains compliant and secure over time, while identifying new vulnerabilities as technology evolves.