5G Security Threat Assessment in Real Networks

Advances in mobile communication networks from 2G to 5G have brought unprecedented traffic growth, and 5G mobile communication networks are expected to be used in a variety of industries based on innovative technologies, fast not only in terms of extremely low latency but massive access devices. Var...

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Main Authors: Seongmin Park, Daeun Kim, Youngkwon Park, Hyungjin Cho, Dowon Kim, Sungmoon Kwon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
RRC
NAS
GTP
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/16/5524
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Summary:Advances in mobile communication networks from 2G to 5G have brought unprecedented traffic growth, and 5G mobile communication networks are expected to be used in a variety of industries based on innovative technologies, fast not only in terms of extremely low latency but massive access devices. Various types of services, such as enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), and ultra-reliable and low latency communication (uRLLC), represent an increase in the number of attacks on users’ personal information, confidential information, and privacy information. Therefore, security assessments are essential to verify and cope with these various attacks. In this research, we (1) looked at 5G mobile communication network backgrounds and problems to investigate existing vulnerabilities and (2) assessed the current situation through evaluation of 5G security threats in real-world mobile networks in service.
ISSN:1424-8220