In August 2020, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its strategy to ensure the security and resilience of 5G infrastructure in the United States.
Roughly every 10 years, the next generation of mobile communication networks is released, bringing faster speeds and increased capabilities. The fifth generation (5G) of wireless technology is a complete transformation of telecommunication networks, introducing an abundance of benefits such as higher data rates, ultra-low latency and increased network capacity. These benefits will pave the way for new capabilities and support connectivity for applications like smart cities, autonomous vehicles, remote healthcare and much more.
“The deployment of 5G technologies will enable new innovation, new markets, and economic growth around the world,” wrote Christopher Krebs, Director CISA, in the Strategy’s foreword. “Given 5G’s scope, the stakes for safeguarding our networks could not be higher. The vulnerabilities that will come with 5G deployment are broad and range from insider threats to cyber espionage and attacks from sophisticated nation-states.”
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