Despite all deployed security fences in 5G, attacks against its data plane are still feasible. A
smart attacker can fabricate data packets or intelligently forge/drop/modify data-plane …

Ensuring the security of vertical applications in fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication
systems and previous generations is crucial. These systems must prioritize maintaining the …

The Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is an emerging paradigm for developing the next-
generation radio access network (RAN) for 5G and beyond. Inspired by the principles from …

Signalling security is critical for next-generation mobile (NGN) networks to ensure integrity,
privacy, and confidentiality of communication protocols. However, recent research on …

The deployment of 5G infrastructure is one of the main vectors for new application scenarios
since it enables enhanced data bandwidth, low latency, and comprehensive signal …

Abstract The 5G Core network (5GC) adopts a Service-Based Architecture (SBA) consisting
of modern technologies that provide all-new service capabilities to the end users of …

Abstract 5G and 5G IoT technologies have been widely deployed in both consumer and
industrial usage scenarios for their ubiquitous coverage, mobility support, and carrier-grade …

According to the United Nations, nowadays, 55% of the world's population lives in cities,
which is predicted to increase to 68% by 2050 [1]. With such rapid growth, successful urban …