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The Security and Privacy Challenges Toward Cybersecurity of 6G Networks: A Comprehensive Review

Yanlu Li^{1, 2}  , Yufeng Xiao^{1, 2}  , Wei Liang^{1, 2}  , Jiahong Cai^{1, 2}  , Ronglin Zhang^{1, 2}  , Kuan-Ching Li³   and Muhammad Khurram Khan⁴  

1. School of Computer Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, China
2. Hunan Key Laboratory for Service Computing and Novel Software Technology, China
   yanluli@mail.hnust.edu.cn, hnxiaoyf@hnust.edu.cn, wliang@hnust.edu.cn, jiahongcai@mail.hnust.edu.cn, ronglin@mail.hnust.edu.cn
3. Dept. of Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE), Providence University, Taiwan
   kuancli@pu.edu.tw
4. Center of Excellence in Information Assurance, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
   mkhurram@ksu.edu.sa

Abstract

The integration of 6G networks with emerging key technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and digital twins continues to improve. However, it carries many issues with security threats and challenges of 6G networks. In this article, we analyzed the security issues of 6G networks and presented some possible solutions. First, we discussed the developments of mobile communication technology, the research motivation of 6G networks, the comparison of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) between 5G/6G networks, and the key technologies of 6G networks. Next, security threats in the 6G network were analyzed concerning architecture, major visions and related applications. This was followed by solutions to security issues in applying key technologies for 6G networks. We also presented the application of AI in solving 6G network security problems. Firstly, we illustrated the impact of AI on 6G networks from two aspects: AI promotes the construction of 6G networks, and AI brings security threats to 6G networks. Then, we demonstrated that AI can assist 6G networks in solving security problems in many ways. Lastly, the is summarized, and the future directions in this area are proposed.

Key words

6G security, privacy protection, AI, VLC security, THz security, block-chain security

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.2298/CSIS230804016L

Publication information

Volume 21, Issue 3 (June 2024)
Year of Publication: 2024
ISSN: 2406-1018 (Online)
Publisher: ComSIS Consortium

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Li, Y., Xiao, Y., Liang, W., Cai, J., Zhang, R., Li, K., Khan, M. K.: The Security and Privacy Challenges Toward Cybersecurity of 6G Networks: A Comprehensive Review. Computer Science and Information Systems, Vol. 21, No. 3, 851-897. (2024), https://doi.org/10.2298/CSIS230804016L