Editors

• Madhusanka Liyanage  (University of Oulu, Finland)
• Andrei Gurtov  (Aalto University, Finland)
• Mika Yliantilla  (University of Oulu, Finland)
• Ijaz Ahmed  (University of Oulu, Finland)
• Ahmed Bux Abro  (VMware, Inc. USA)

Introduction

The evolution of mobile telecommunication networks is accompanied by new demands for the performance, portability, elasticity and energy efficiency of network functions. As a results, 5G mobile networks will adopt new networking concepts such as Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and cloud computing principles  to improve the performance. These concepts changes how the security mechanism are designed in future 5G networks.

 Motivations for attacking networks have also changed from fun loving immature script kiddies to organized cybercrime rings and hacktivists with clear political and financial objectives. In this age of digitalization where after connecting humans using Internet and mobile, we are talking about connecting things and machines. Mobile has not yet completely replaced the personal computer but has become an ideal place where personal information can be found for nefarious use. Therefore, security needs to be architected to not only protect from the current threats but to address the increased and evolving threat landscape.  Adequate security should include threat intelligence, visibility and real time protection

On the other hand, Today’s networks host various values – examples include revenue streams and brand reputation. The accessibility of these values via the internet has already attracted hacktivists, underground economies, cybercrime and cyber-terrorists. The values hosted in, and generated by, the 5G system are estimated to be even higher, and the assets (hardware, software, information and revenue streams) will be even more attractive for different types of attacks. Furthermore, considering the possible consequences of an attack, the damage may not be limited to a business or reputation; it could even have a severe impact on public safety.

 This leads to a need to strengthen certain security functional areas. Attack resistance needs to be a design consideration when defining new 5G protocols. Security and privacy are cornerstones for 5G to become a platform for the Networked Society. Cellular systems pioneered the creation of security solutions for public communication, providing a vast, trustworthy ecosystem – 5G will drive new requirements due to new business and trust models, new service delivery models, an evolved threat landscape and an increased concern for privacy.

Objective of the Book

The book provides a reference material to a comprehensive study of 5G security.  It offers an insight into the current and future threats to mobile networks and mechanisms to protect it. It covers the critical lifecycle functions and stages of 5G security, and how to build an effective security architecture for 5G based mobile networks. This is the first time mobile network security is addressed based on Network-centricity, Device-centricity, Information-centricity and most importantly People-Centricity in a single book.

This books offers security considerations for all relative stakeholders of mobile networks such as mobile network operators (MNOs), mobile network virtual operators (MVNOs), Mobile users, wireless users, IoT organizations and digital organizations. Furthermore, this book will provide very useful reference material for academic professionals and young students and researchers.

Target Audience

This books will be of key interest for:

• Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) as they will be looking to adopt 5G technology to offer new and straight of the art secure services to their customers. This book will offer the required guidelines, methods, tools and mechanisms to secure their network while embracing for 5G.
• Mobile network virtual operators (MVNOs) would like to equally reach the large customer base who is going to switch to 5G networks. Security is key requirement while connecting MVNOs with the core networks of large operators.
• Telecommunication researchers: 5G security is one of the key area of interest for telecommunications researchers as security challenges outpaces the traditional tools available to market. This book will offer a single source of all the security related topics for 5G researchers and provide leads for basics of 5G security
• Academics: Mobile network security has already been an area of research and study for major educational institutions across the world. With 5G evolvement as the future of mobile networks, there is no such reference and book available that academics can use for teaching this critical area of interest.
• Technology Architects: 5G is going to cross the traditional mobility borders and is going to have an equal impact to enterprises and organizations who are planning to transform into digital businesses. It would be critical for architects to start aligning their technology and security architectures to the future needs of 5G standards. This books offers resources to design and build a security architecture and maintain it.

Publishing and Indexing:

This book is scheduled to be published by WILEY Publishers. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit WILEY Publishers . This publication is anticipated to be released in August 2017. 

Publication Cost to Authors:

Free of charge. Contributors will be offered one free electronic copy. 

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