Enhancing Security in Private 5G Networks

Private 5G (P5G) networks, like any other network, can face security vulnerabilities and threats and it’s important to implement robust security measures due to the:

• Nature of sensitive data and mission critical applications being shared and stored  
• Complexity of the network virtualization 
• Larger attack surface 
• Quantum threat (sensitive information transmitted over private 5G networks could be at risk if quantum-resistant encryption methods are not in place today)

Addressing these security vulnerabilities and threats are crucial for ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of network communications, as well as safeguarding against potential disruptions, unauthorized use of network resources and against any potential backdoor IT attacks.

This paper is intended to help organizations take a best practices approach to security, ensuring the integrity and protection of their P5G networks by physically and logically securing cryptographic keys and cryptographic processing with Thales Luna Hardware Security Modules (HSMs). It also explores some of the key security concerns and challenges that Luna HSMs can help address and imparts practical tips and guidance on how to successfully implement Luna HSM solutions within P5G infrastructure, which can be found in the ‘FAQ and Technical Resources’ section.