The 5G network is under the deploying progress. However, the limitations of the 5G network are gradually being exposed. These limitations drive research on the 6G network. In order to meet the demands of the future internet, the 6G network needs to emerge from the traditional network architecture. Although there is already some research about the 6G network, the fundamental security and privacy problem of the 6G network still need further discussion. In this paper, we first review the previous network to find the trend of the 6G network. Then, we identify four key areas in the 6G network, then present some promising key technologies which may be used in the 6G network and the security and privacy issues inside theses technology. The applications of the 6G network are shown in the following. The intention of this article is to survey the new areas with their security and privacy challenges in the 6G network. This can lay the foundation for future security and privacy research in the 6G network.
In 2008, Nakamoto presented the bitcoin, which is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system that makes the public begin to pay attention to blockchain technology. Until now, blockchain technology is attracting massive attention and trigger multiple projects in different fields. The blockchain technology could help to do the business, government and logistic systems more reliable, trusty and safety. Moreover, recently, the combination of blockchain with 5G and 6G networks has attracted more and more attention. By implementing blockchain technology in 5G and 6G networks, some previously existing security and privacy issues can be solved well. Some blockchain-enabled technologies, applications and services in 5G and 6G networks need to be further discussed.
This website is for the convenience of finding references in two surveys (Security and privacy in 6G networks: new areas and new challenges, Blockchain in 5G and 6G networks). And still updating! The full survey for security and privacy in 6G networks is available as a research paper.
Please cite as
@article{wang2020security,
title={Security and privacy in 6G networks: new areas and new challenges},
author={Wang, Minghao and Zhu, Tianqing and Zhang, Tao and Zhang, Jun and Yu, Shui and Zhou, Wanlei},
journal={Digital Communications and Networks},
year={2020},
publisher={Elsevier}
}
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