5G doesn’t just make networks faster — it makes them fundamentally different, built on virtualised cores, network slicing, and edge computing that multiply the number of places an attacker can strike. Security teams that still think in 4G terms are already behind.

This training course gives professionals a structured, practical grounding in how 5G networks are secured, from the radio interface and core network through to encryption, identity management, and the regulatory landscape shaping how operators must protect their infrastructure and their users.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain 5G network architecture and how it changes the security landscape compared with earlier generations.
• Identify the security risks and vulnerabilities specific to 5G environments.
• Apply security measures to protect RAN and core network elements, including network slicing.
• Use cryptographic techniques and identity and privacy controls to protect data and users in 5G networks.
• Detect and respond to security incidents using practical, hands-on techniques.
• Anticipate how AI, edge computing, and evolving regulation will shape the future of 5G security.

Target Audience

• Network engineers and telecom security professionals holding related certifications.
• IT professionals involved in deploying and managing 5G networks.
• Cybersecurity specialists who want to build 5G-specific expertise.
• Telecom operators and service providers strengthening their 5G security posture.

• Module 1: Why 5G Security Demands a New Approach

  • Key security frameworks used in 5G networks.
  • Emerging threats and vulnerabilities across the 5G infrastructure.

• Module 2: Inside the 5G Network — Architecture Essentials

  • Core components: RAN, Core Network, and Transport Network.
  • Overview of 5G standards and protocols.

• Module 3: Securing the Core Network and Network Slicing

  • Network slicing and its security implications.
  • Protecting the 5G core and its interfaces.

• Module 4: Securing the Radio Access Network (RAN)

  • Securing the radio interface: key challenges and solutions.
  • Threats and countermeasures in RAN environments.

• Module 5: Cryptography, Privacy, and Identity Management

  • Encryption, key management, and secure authentication.
  • Applying cryptographic protocols in 5G security.
  • Protecting user data and privacy, and managing identity and access control.

• Module 6: Threat Detection and Incident Response

  • Tools and techniques for detecting and responding to security incidents.
  • Real-world case studies of 5G security breaches and lessons learned.

• Module 7: Edge Computing, Cloud, and the Regulatory Landscape

  • Security challenges in 5G cloud environments and multi-access edge computing (MEC).
  • The legal framework for security and privacy in new 5G technologies.
  • Assessing potential regulatory approaches to 5G security and privacy.

• Module 8: The Future of 5G Security

  • The role of AI and machine learning in strengthening 5G security.
  • How 5G security will keep evolving as networks mature.