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What is 5G security? Explaining the security benefits and vulnerabilities of 5G architecture

CyberSecurity Insiders

5G is already transforming and enhancing mobile connectivity. With 5G networks, billions of devices and IoT (the internet of things) are interconnectible — leading to use cases like smart cities, AR/VR on mobile networks, remote medicine and much more. Defining 5G security and architecture. What risks does 5G introduce?

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Thales joins Google’s 5G Mobile Edge Cloud initiative

CyberSecurity Insiders

In March 2020, Google Cloud unveiled its telecom operator strategy called Global Mobile Edge Cloud (GMEC), aimed at helping Communications Service Providers (CSPs) digitally transform and harness the full potential of 5G. What is Google’s 5G Mobile Edge Cloud initiative? What exactly is Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)?

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WebAuthn, Passwordless and FIDO2 Explained: Fundamental Components of a Passwordless Architecture

Duo's Security Blog

Passwordless authenticators can also come in the form of mobile applications, like Duo Mobile. If the encryption and decryption sequence is successful – when the private key fits into the public lock – the user is also the owner of the private key. How does passwordless authentication work?

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MY TAKE: Why new tools, tactics are needed to mitigate risks introduced by widespread encryption

The Last Watchdog

It was just a few short years ago that the tech sector, led by Google, Mozilla and Microsoft, commenced a big push to increase the use of HTTPS – and its underlying TLS authentication and encryption protocol. Related: Why Google’s HTTPS push is a good thing At the time, just 50 % of Internet traffic used encryption.

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SHARED INTEL: What can be done — today — to keep quantum computing from killing encryption

The Last Watchdog

Their trepidation is focused on the potential undermining of a core security component of classical computing systems: encryption. The monumental challenge is that replacing classical encryption with PQC will be complicated and time consuming. To its credit, the global cybersecurity community is not asleep on this.

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Utopia P2P Messenger Update Brings Most Awaited Features

Hackology

Look no further than Utopia P2P Messenger Mobile App! With its decentralized and private peer-to-peer architecture , Utopia ensures that your data transmission and storage are free from any central server involvement. Benefits of the Latest Addition Now let’s explore the benefits of the latest addition to the Utopia Mobile App.

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Cybersecurity Research Topics for Beginners: Exploring the Fundamentals

CyberSecurity Insiders

Cryptography: Dive into the world of cryptography, studying symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, and cryptographic algorithms. Explore topics like key management, secure communication protocols, and encryption in different contexts.