Achieving 5G Security through Open Standards

In telecommunications, 5G is the fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks. The substantial increase in speed, coupled with reduced latency that allows instant communication and ability to connect more devices at the same time are critical game changers when it comes to building a foundation infrastructure that will support future smart applications and solutions in any digital transformation projects that attempt to create new outcomes that will benefit people and businesses. However, how do we ensure that a deployment of 5G is secure? How can experts ensure that 5G security risks can be effectively managed in terms of security protocols and standards as well as security assurance mechanisms? How to continuously improve 5G security level from the perspectives of different stakeholders in order to address future? This white paper will describe industry initiatives, joint efforts of industry partners and our proposal on how to build an open and transparent framework under OIC-CERT that will define a common baseline for 5G security across OIC member states.