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Challenges and Opportunities in Mobile Network Security for Vertical Applications: A Survey

Álvaro Sobrinho
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Matheus Vilarim
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Amanda Barbosa
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Edmar Candeia Gurjão
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Danilo F. S. Santos
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Dalton Valadares
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Leandro Dias da Silva
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Version 1 : Received: 18 December 2023 / Approved: 21 December 2023 / Online: 22 December 2023 (09:40:01 CET)

How to cite: Sobrinho, Á.; Vilarim, M.; Barbosa, A.; Candeia Gurjão, E.; Santos, D.F.S.; Valadares, D.; Dias da Silva, L. Challenges and Opportunities in Mobile Network Security for Vertical Applications: A Survey. Preprints 2023, 2023121703. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1703.v1 Sobrinho, Á.; Vilarim, M.; Barbosa, A.; Candeia Gurjão, E.; Santos, D.F.S.; Valadares, D.; Dias da Silva, L. Challenges and Opportunities in Mobile Network Security for Vertical Applications: A Survey. Preprints 2023, 2023121703. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1703.v1

Abstract

Ensuring the security of vertical applications in fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication systems and previous generations is crucial. These systems must prioritize maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of services and data. Examples of vertical applications include smart cities, smart transportation, public services, Industry 4.0, smart grids, smart health, and smart agriculture. Each vertical application has specific security requirements and faces unique threats within the mobile network environment. Thus, it is essential to implement comprehensive and robust security measures. This approach helps minimize the attack surface and effectively manage risks. This survey thoroughly examines mobile networks and their security challenges in vertical applications, shedding light on associated threats and potential solutions. Our study considers the interplay between security considerations in 5G, legacy networks, and vertical applications. We emphasize the challenges, opportunities, and promising directions for future research in this field and the importance of securing vertical applications in the evolving landscape of mobile technology.

Keywords

 5G; security; privacy; vertical applications 

Subject

Computer Science and Mathematics, Computer Networks and Communications

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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