5G Wireless Network Security and Privacy

An expert presentation of 5G security, privacy, and network performance

In 5G Wireless Network Security and Privacy, a team of veteran engineers delivers a robust and accessible discussion of 5G security solutions, including physical layer security, authentication, and mobility management. In the book, the authors expertly cover the requirements of 5G wireless network security and privacy, with explorations of existing solutions and vulnerabilities from security architecture and mechanism perspectives.

Readers will learn how to enhance the security and network performance of 5G wireless networks in contexts like vehicle‐to‐vehicle and vehicle‐to‐infrastructure communications, industrial automation, health services, smart cities, and smart homes. They will develop a comprehensive understanding of 5G wireless network security as they move through the book’s 11 insightful chapters, developing in‐depth knowledge on the current state of 5G security and coming developments in the field. Readers will also find:

• A thorough introduction to legacy cellular network security, including network performance development from 1G to 4G
• In‐depth treatments of 5G network security, including the motivation and objectives of 5G wireless network security
• Comprehensive explorations of wireless security solutions, including cryptographic approaches and physical layer security
• Fulsome discussions of the security architecture of cellular networks, including 3G and 4G security

Perfect for researchers and professionals working in the field of cybersecurity and 5G wireless networks, 5G Wireless Network Security and Privacy will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers, computer scientists, and graduate students studying 5G network security and privacy.