From 5G to 6G: A Survey on Security, Privacy, and Standardization Pathways
Mengmeng Yang, Youyang Qu, Thilina Ranbaduge, Chandra Thapa, Nazatul, Sultan, Ming Ding, Hajime Suzuki, Wei Ni, Sharif Abuadbba, David Smith, Paul, Tyler, Josef Pieprzyk, Thierry Rakotoarivelo, Xinlong Guan, Sirine M'rabet

TL;DR
This survey explores the evolution from 5G to 6G, emphasizing security and privacy challenges, risk mitigation strategies, and standardization efforts to ensure secure and private next-generation networks.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of 6G security and privacy issues, analyzing current frameworks and proposing tailored solutions and standardization pathways.
Findings
Identified key security and privacy risks in 6G networks.
Reviewed existing risk assessment frameworks and their applicability.
Highlighted the importance of standardization for secure 6G deployment.
Abstract
The vision for 6G aims to enhance network capabilities with faster data rates, near-zero latency, and higher capacity, supporting more connected devices and seamless experiences within an intelligent digital ecosystem where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in network management and data analysis. This advancement seeks to enable immersive mixed-reality experiences, holographic communications, and smart city infrastructures. However, the expansion of 6G raises critical security and privacy concerns, such as unauthorized access and data breaches. This is due to the increased integration of IoT devices, edge computing, and AI-driven analytics. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of 6G protocols, focusing on security and privacy, identifying risks, and presenting mitigation strategies. The survey examines current risk assessment frameworks and advocates for…
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Taxonomy
TopicsAdvanced Wireless Communication Technologies · IoT and Edge/Fog Computing · Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization
