Threat Framework for 5G Cellular Communications
Abstract
5G networks are rapidly gaining traction as the technology of choice for not only traditional cellular networks, but also new verticals such as business, industrial and military deployments. The complexity of 5G as a system of systems poses new security challenges. Even though 5G is generally viewed as more secure than previous generations such as 4G (LTE), 5Gincorporates Internet technologies (e.g., service-based architectures, cloud services, virtualization), which increase the attack surface. In addition, the much larger number of devices connecting, and the new types of such devices (e.g., affecting human safety) also raise new security concerns. The urgency of protecting these networks is increased as 5G is incorporated into human safety critical infrastructure and military establishments. This paper introduces FiGHT- Five G Hierarchy of Threats, a framework of adversarial tactics and techniques applicable to the5G system, similar to that of MITRE ATT and CK.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 28, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1188285
Entities
People
- Michaela Vanderveen
Organizations
- MITRE Corporation