5G: Evolution of a secure mobile technology

The mobile technology is an ever evolving concept. The world has seen various generations of mobile technology be it 1G, 2G, 3G or 4G. The fifth generation of mobile technology i.e. 5G is seen as a futuristic notion that would help in solving the issues that are pertaining in the 4G. In this paper we have discussed various security issues of 4G with respect to Wi-max and long term evolution. These issues are discussed at MAC and physical layer level. The security issues are seen in terms of possible attacks, system vulnerabilities and privacy concerns. We have also highlighted how the notions of 5G can be tailored to provide a more secure mobile computing environment. We have considered the futuristic architectural framework for 5G networks in our discussion. The basic concepts and features of the fifth generation technology are explained here. We have also analyzed five pillars of strength for the 5G network security which would work in collaboration with each other to provide a secure mobile computing environment to the user.

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