Project description
Building resilient and secure 6G networks
As 6G technologies evolve, securing their infrastructures becomes critical as these systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks and malicious actions. The complexity of 6G networks demands advanced security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted service provisioning. Traditional security approaches struggle to keep pace with the dynamic and decentralised nature of next-generation networks. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, there is an urgent need for a resilient security framework. The EU-funded XTRUST-6G project will establish robust security architecture for 6G ecosystems built upon the zero-trust principles. Central to the project are dynamic, risk-based access controls, AI-driven intrusion detection, secure lifecycle management of 6G assets and proactive defence mechanisms. XTRUST-6G will defend against evolving cyber-threats, ensuring the dependability of 6G communications.
Objective
The project aims to establish a robust security framework for 6G ecosystems, underpinned by the zero-trust principle and emphasizing core tenets like resilience, privacy, and dependability. Dynamic access control via a context-aware risk-based policy engine, leveraging rich cyber-threat intelligence and behavioral insights gathered from the 6G infrastructure, is at the core of the proposed approach. Micro-segmentation of vulnerable virtualized functions from critical O-RAN assets is a primary goal to prevent attackers lateral movement capabilities and minimize damage. Proactive security measures, will be deployed alongside sophisticated AI tools to optimize attack
surface reduction and enhance intrusion detection capabilities. An intelligent extended detection and response solution will be developed, covering all layers of a 6G network; this entails the integration of collaborative intrusion detection networks and graph-based threat models, facilitating real-time and optimal responses to sophisticated multi-stage attacks targeting the 6G ecosystem. Automation will be pivotal in various aspects, including threat modeling, and response orchestration, aided by blockchain to secure integration and lifecycle management of 6G applications. Moreover, the project will prioritize supply chain security by implementing automated vulnerability scanning and introducing O-RAN application certification. Quantum-safe technologies (QKD and PQC) and AI-driven solutions will be employed to safeguard against physical layer attacks, ensuring uninterrupted and secure data transmission in 6G networks. Additionally, privacy-preserving and trusted AI/ML schemes will be developed upholding principles like fairness, explainability, and sustainability to ensure high energy efficiency and minimal environmental footprint of the proposed solutions. These efforts aim to ensure that critical 6G communications infrastructure achieves high security and resilience of against evolving cyber-threats.
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- HORIZON.2.4 - Digital, Industry and Space Main Programme
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-JU-RIA - HORIZON JU Research and Innovation ActionsCoordinator
57001 Thermi Thessaloniki
Greece
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PO1 2UP Portsmouth
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1466 Luxembourg
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15125 Marousi Athina
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221 00 Tripolis
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1700 SOFIA
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2064 Lefkosia
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8008 Strassen
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11523 ATHINA
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8250 Paphos
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38221 Volos
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4365 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE
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00118 Roma
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12616 Tallinn
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104 32 Athina
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08006 Barcelona
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28050 MADRID
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2010 Strommen
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1000 Ljubljana
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6300 ZUG
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