6G Security: Drivers and Needs

Mobile networks are becoming an integral part of society, leading to stronger requirements and increased demands for security and availability. As the cyber and physical worlds merge, and the use of mobile networks evolves beyond communication, 6G security will need to take a more holistic view, considering both communication and computation to a greater extent than earlier generations. Building on security from 5G, 6G network security will also be based on open standards, with an increased focus on operational aspects. In addition, new use cases and technologies, such as immersive communication and zero-energy devices, will necessitate renewed threat analyses and new security solutions. This white paper outlines drivers and needs to define security for a global 6G network platform.