
handle: 10197/12160
Although the fifth generation (5G) wireless networks are yet to be fully investigated, the visionaries of the 6th generation (6G) echo systems have already come into the discussion. Therefore, in order to consolidate and solidify the security and privacy in 6G networks, we survey how security may impact the envisioned 6G wireless systems, possible challenges with different 6G technologies, and the potential solutions. We provide our vision on 6G security and security key performance indicators (KPIs) with the tentative threat landscape based on the foreseen 6G network architecture. Moreover, we discuss the security and privacy challenges that may encounter with the available 6G requirements and potential 6G applications. We also give the reader some insights into the standardization efforts and research-level projects relevant to 6G security. In particular, we discuss the security considerations with 6G enabling technologies such as distributed ledger technology (DLT), physical layer security, distributed AI/ML, visible light communication (VLC), THz, and quantum computing. All in all, this work intends to provide enlightening guidance for the subsequent research of 6G security and privacy at this initial phase of vision towards reality.
security threats, DLT, security, TK5101-6720, privacy, quantum computing, 621.3: Elektro-, Kommunikations-, Steuerungs- und Regelungstechnik, AI/ML security, 6G mobile communication; Security; Privacy; 5G mobile communication; Computer architecture; Wireless communication; Distributed ledger; 6G; security; security threats; AI; ML security; DLT; physical layer security; privacy; quantum computing, Physical layer security, HE1-9990, 6G, Beyond 5G networks, Security threats, Communication Systems, physical layer security, 303, Quantum computing, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), Security threat, Privacy, Telecommunication, Security, Transportation and communications, Kommunikationssystem
security threats, DLT, security, TK5101-6720, privacy, quantum computing, 621.3: Elektro-, Kommunikations-, Steuerungs- und Regelungstechnik, AI/ML security, 6G mobile communication; Security; Privacy; 5G mobile communication; Computer architecture; Wireless communication; Distributed ledger; 6G; security; security threats; AI; ML security; DLT; physical layer security; privacy; quantum computing, Physical layer security, HE1-9990, 6G, Beyond 5G networks, Security threats, Communication Systems, physical layer security, 303, Quantum computing, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), Security threat, Privacy, Telecommunication, Security, Transportation and communications, Kommunikationssystem
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