A detailed analysis of Various methods to prevent 5G Network

Introduction

5G being a wireless technology is the most recent major innovation in cellular data coverage. This is a new and different technology and network architecture compared to the previous networks 2G, 3G, and 4G which were more like upgrades. This 5G Security Network is meant to deliver higher Gbps (Gigabits-per-second) data speed providing 20 times faster data transmission than the previous generation and with energy consumption expected to be lower than with 4G. There would be a possibility to network up to 1,000 times more devices per square kilometer. This network is a successor that will have ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users by transforming and improving lives worldwide.

5G network transition

The 5G network transition will speed up innovation and enhance productivity during digitalization in almost every sector despite the increasing data traffic. The new communication standards require high data speed, network capacity, response time, reliability, and data security and enable real-time data communication resulting in new application possibilities in professional and private environments.

Network security is a global issue, with the transition into a 5G network as there will be broader attack surfaces, more devices, and greater traffic. The adoption of guidelines by the government that enhance the protection of 5G end users will play a vital role encourage this transition as it would create new mobile security challenges. For the subscriber and the network interaction in a verifiable and authenticated way, a number of new enhanced security features are required to be implemented.

1) Inter-operator security -

There have been a number of Inter-operator security identified in 2G/3G and 4G networks, therefore, to overcome this 5 G network will be provided by security proxy servers compared to signaling firewalls which are essentially an evolution of 2G, 3G, and 4G.

Looking at the fundamental vulnerabilities in the architecture of the SS7 and Diameter protocols,5G networks will use the home network public key for asymmetric encryption

2) Privacy -

Due to the increase in the number of devices per square kilometer area, the number of hackers will also increase and for maintaining this security disclosure of subscriber identifiers need to be protected.

Hackers’ success in manipulating Internet Protocol raises a concern that 5G’s increased reliance relative to past iterations of cellular networks may be dangerous.

Accessibility to the hackers to obtain and utilize technology becomes easier due to the expanded bandwidth to attack the network by setting up small, low-power antennae.

3) Primary authentication -

Network and devices in 5G Security are mutually authenticated therefore, preventing widespread attacks gives cybercriminals an opportunity to the hackers to hack both the network and the network manager.

4) Secondary authentication -

5G Security is less secure as it bypasses Data transmission networks outside the mobile operator domain, such as Wi-Fi calling, undergoes secondary authentication as the physical choke points through which the previous network designs routed signals using a web of digital routers, mitigating providers’ ability to cut off harmful signals before they spread through the network.

5) Key hierarchy -

The use of key separation in 5G limits the damage if a part of the infrastructure is compromised. This also protects the integrity of data transmitted by the user.

6) Radio network protection -

5G runs on the radio frequencies in the base station (gNB), the data processing module (Central Unit, or CU) and the radio module (Distributed Unit, or DU) are separated at the architecture level. The CU and DU interact via a secure interface preventing the attacker from breaching the operator's network as being at separate levels, even if successful in gaining access to the radio module. This same frequency is currently being used for our smartphones, on Wi-Fi networks, and in satellite communications.

5G Network Specilaity and Support

5G network gives us a number of benefits in all fields including our industries, businesses, social and cultural lives:

• 5G is completely changing our professional and personal lives, as well. The benefits and application areas will be shorter loading times and faster page loading with very low response time while browsing or streaming videos, cloud gaming, improved coverage and stability of the connection, and improved mobile telephone networks. Helping us with connective vehicles, enhanced video quality, augmented reality, and gaming.

• Increase real-time communications for road traffic and self-driven vehicles.

• 5G will be a great help in giving climatic updates and building more technical equipment and safeguarding more lives and livelihoods.

• With the digitalization in agriculture in remotely controlling agricultural machinery and the use of digital measurements.

• Digitization and connectivity will help us move into a greener, lower-carbon future and play a role in achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in vehicles by 2050. This will directly enable the transition into greener earth making it a better place to live in.

• Improvisation in machine-to-machine (M2M) communication for automation, like wirelessly connected manufacturing robots.

• There would be guaranteed network availability for emergency services through service levels and private campus networks (closed 5G networks for local company sites, a university, or individual buildings)

• Possible alternative to fixed networks for gigabit internet.

Support of 5G network

5G being speeder the 4G network delivers higher Gbps (Gigabits-per-second) data rates and 100+ Megabits-per-second (Mbps) average data rates. 5G having lower latency than 4G is designed to support a 100 times increased traffic capacity and network efficiency.

With 5G Security , we not only be able to download a full-length HD movie to our phone in seconds but it is also playing a great role in connecting things everywhere with more reliability and without lagging giving an advantage to people to measure, understand and manage things in real-time.

As of now, with only 15 percent of the world’s population covered by 5G, the roll-out of 5G needs to be accelerated. There is a forecast of 5G rising to only 75 percent by 2027.5G is supporting global economic growth output by creating many new jobs. It can be said that 5G’s full economic effect will likely be realized across the globe by 2035. This impact is much greater than previous network generations as this would support a wide range of industries and potentially enabling of goods and services. The 5G value chain includes OEM’s (Orignal Equipment Manufactures), operators, content creators, app developers, and consumers with many emerging and new applications that will be defined in the future.