Cybersecurity Risks and Mitigation Strategies in 5G IoT: Identify and analyze cybersecurity risks in 5G IoT systems and propose mitigation strategies

Abstract

The emergence of 5G networks not only becomes a significant advance in the field of communicational technology but also guarantees a previously unheard-of connection, the rapid exchange of information, and a low indicator of delay time, allowing for the work with an enormous amount of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.  Such an emerging technology has many cybersecurity issues that must urgently be solved so that the safe implementation and operation of the same may be realized.  The 5G outcomes of cybersecurity are the result of its complicated architecture, varieties of applications, and an amalgamation of various heterogeneous networks.  This paper explains the hazards and problems related to the 5G networks, such as the supply chain vulnerability, software-defined networking (SDN), network slicing, and integration of IoT.  It even indicates the significant channels of attack, including denial-of-service attacks, data exfiltration, and advanced persistent attacks, utilizing flaws of a simple nature in 5G networks. The solutions to such challenges need to include extensive security systems, which would consist of strict regulatory policies, encryption, and real-time monitoring of threats. The paper ends by making practical recommendations that the stakeholders, such as governments, network operators, and corporations, can take in order to maintain the secure deployment and operation of 5G networks and encourage innovation and resilience.

Key words: Data breaches, Unauthorized access, Device spoofing, Privacy invasion, Supply chain attacks, Insider threats