Securing the 5G Frontier: FWA Network Vulnerabilities
Unlocking the Potential of 5G FWA: Navigating the Security Landscape The rollout of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) networks is poised to revolutionize broadband connectivity, offering high speeds, low latency, and unprecedented flexibility. However, with this exciting new technology comes a crucial responsibility: ensuring robust security measures are in place to protect users and infrastructure from evolving threats. Understanding the Unique Security Challenges: 5G FWA presents unique security challenges compared to traditional wired networks: Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN): The modularity of O-RAN, while promoting innovation and cost-efficiency, introduces potential vulnerabilities at each interface point. Securely managing access control and data encryption across these diverse components is paramount. Distributed Nature: 5G FWA relies on a vast network of distributed base...