Since 5G is not simply a faster version of 4G, but rather, an entirely new network architecture, it opens the door to entirely new security models for user privacy, identity management, and threat detection. Read More
Top Chinese telecom operators have jointly introduced a new 5G messaging service based on the GSMA RCS standard that seeks to replace WeChat, the popular Chinese messaging app. Read More
White House Unveils National Strategy for 5G Security Concurrently With Signing of the Secure 5G Act
The Trump Administration has released a national strategy for 5G security that will guide the government's approach to securing 5G networks, fulfilling the mandate of the Secure 5G and Beyond Act which was signed concurrently. Read More
European Commission publishes joint risk assessment report on 5G security highlighting the need for a "new security paradigm" to ensure high level of cybersecurity preparedness. Read More
China Mobile’s growth in 5G subscribers has been consistent. The company has gone from 2.55 million subscribers In Dec 2019 to 6.74 million in Jan 2020, and hopes to reach 70 million 5G subscribers by the end of 2020. Read More
Britain disagrees with the United States on the Huawei security risk on UK 5G network indicating that the risks involved in the use of the Chinese-manufacturer’s equipment was “manageable.” Read More
In line with its aspiration of launching its 5G service in 2020, the American communications giant announced a variety of 5G devices that it will introduce in 2020 and its 5G service is already covering more than 30 U.S. cities. Read More
Reasonable security is required for 5G IoT devices under new California and Oregon IoT security laws but it’s up to manufacturers to interpret the requirements and develop standards. Read More
5G networks provide lots of benefits and also unknown security risks. Organizations need to change their threat models to increase visibility, security awareness and control of the endpoints. Read More
U.S. officials claimed that Huawei can gain backdoor access by exploiting the same equipment network operators were required to install for use by law enforcement agencies. Read More
