Wireless Network Security: 5G Challenges and Proposed Solutions

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of wireless network security, with a particular focus on the evolution of mobile network generations, culminating in the advancements of 5G technology. It begins with an executive summary and table of contents, followed by an introduction that traces the progression from 1G to 5G, highlighting key technological improvements such as increased data speeds and the shift from analog to digital signals. The discussion section offers a detailed comparison of existing cellular network generations (1G to 4G), exploring their architectures, capabilities, and limitations. The report then delves into the architecture of 5G networks, illustrating connections between various technologies like Massive MIMO and cognitive radio networks, and identifying the key characteristics of 5G. It analyzes the implications of 5G on access and core networks, examining new trust models, security implications, evolving threat landscapes, and privacy concerns. The report also addresses the issues and limitations associated with 5G, such as frequency bands, before concluding with a summary of findings and a list of references in IEEE style. The assignment is based on the article “5G Cellular User Equipment: From Theory to Practical Hardware Design” and considers the challenges and proposed solutions to address the 5G limitations.