Certified 5G Security Engineer (C5GSE) Certification Program by Tonex
The Certified 5G Security Engineer (C5GSE) Certification Program by Tonex provides professionals with advanced knowledge of Fifth Generation (5G) mobile network security, architecture, threats, controls, and operational protection strategies. Participants examine the security implications of cloud-native network functions, network slicing, edge computing, virtualization, service-based architectures, radio access networks, identity management, authentication, and application programming interfaces.
The program uses a practical training approach that includes exercises, real-world case studies, and examples of processes and documentation used in 5G security projects. Participants learn how to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate attack paths, establish security baselines, protect signaling and management environments, and strengthen resilience across distributed telecommunications infrastructure.
Cybersecurity plays a critical role in protecting 5G networks because increased connectivity, virtualization, automation, and software-defined operations expand the potential attack surface. Effective cybersecurity measures help reduce risks involving unauthorized access, signaling abuse, compromised network functions, application programming interface attacks, data exposure, and service disruption while supporting secure deployment and operation of mission-critical 5G services.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Explain Fifth Generation network architecture, security functions, and trust relationships.
- Identify vulnerabilities affecting radio, core, edge, transport, and management environments.
- Assess threats involving network slicing, virtualization, and cloud-native network functions.
- Apply authentication, authorization, encryption, and identity protection mechanisms.
- Evaluate application programming interface and service-based architecture security controls.
- Strengthen cybersecurity across Fifth Generation infrastructure through monitoring, hardening, risk assessment, and incident response.
- Develop security strategies for resilient and compliant Fifth Generation network operations.
Audience
- Telecommunications Security Engineers
- Fifth Generation Network Engineers
- Mobile Network Architects
- Network Security Engineers
- Radio Access Network Professionals
- Cloud and Edge Security Specialists
- Security Operations Professionals
- Telecommunications Infrastructure Managers
- Risk and Compliance Professionals
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Technical Leaders responsible for secure Fifth Generation deployments
Program Modules
Module 1: 5G Architecture Security Fundamentals and Risks
- Fifth Generation architecture and security foundations
- Radio access and core network security
- Service-based architecture trust relationships
- User plane and control plane protections
- Security roles of network functions
- Threat surfaces across Fifth Generation environments
- Security requirements throughout network deployment
Module 2: Identity Authentication and Access Protection
- Subscriber identity protection mechanisms
- Authentication and key agreement processes
- Authorization and access control models
- Credential and secret management practices
- Privileged access security considerations
- Device and subscriber trust relationships
- Identity-related attack detection methods
Module 3: Network Slicing Security and Isolation
- Network slicing security architecture
- Slice isolation and segmentation requirements
- Shared infrastructure security risks
- Slice lifecycle security controls
- Inter-slice communication protection
- Tenant and service access governance
- Slice compromise detection and containment
Module 4: Cloud Edge and Virtualization Security
- Cloud-native network function security
- Virtualized infrastructure protection requirements
- Container and orchestration security considerations
- Edge computing threat exposure
- Workload isolation and runtime controls
- Software supply chain security practices
- Secure configuration and hardening processes
Module 5: Signaling API and Interface Protection
- Signaling security threats and countermeasures
- Application programming interface authentication controls
- Service-based interface authorization mechanisms
- Interface encryption and integrity protection
- Signaling abuse and fraud detection
- Rate limiting and traffic validation
- Secure interconnection and roaming considerations
Module 6: Monitoring Response and Security Governance
- Security monitoring across Fifth Generation networks
- Threat detection and event correlation
- Incident response for telecommunications environments
- Vulnerability and configuration management
- Security assessment and assurance activities
- Cybersecurity governance and compliance practices
- Security documentation and operational reporting
Exam Domains
- Fifth Generation Security Architecture and Trust Models
- Mobile Identity and Authentication Controls
- Virtualized Telecom Infrastructure Risk Management
- Service Interface and Signaling Defense
- Threat Detection and Network Resilience
- Telecommunications Cybersecurity Governance and Assurance
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, hands-on workshops, practical exercises, case studies, and project-based learning facilitated by experts in Fifth Generation networking and telecommunications security. Participants will have access to learning resources including technical readings, security scenarios, case studies, assessment materials, and tools supporting practical exercises.
The program follows a practical training approach that includes exercises, real-world case studies, and examples of processes and documentation used in 5G security projects. Activities reinforce security architecture, threat analysis, network protection, configuration review, incident response, risk management, and security governance concepts relevant to modern telecommunications environments.
Assessment and Certification
Participants will be assessed through quizzes, assignments, practical exercises, case-based activities, and a final certification examination. Assessment activities evaluate knowledge of Fifth Generation architecture, identity protection, network slicing, cloud-native security, interface protection, threat detection, cybersecurity, resilience, and governance.
Upon successful completion of the program requirements and certification examination, participants will receive the Certified 5G Security Engineer (C5GSE) certification.
Question Types
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Scenario-Based Questions
Passing Criteria
To pass the Certified 5G Security Engineer (C5GSE) Certification Program exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
Take the Next Step
Advance your expertise in mobile network protection, telecommunications security architecture, threat defense, and resilient network operations with the Certified 5G Security Engineer (C5GSE) Certification Program by Tonex. Build the practical security knowledge needed to protect modern Fifth Generation infrastructure and support secure, reliable, and mission-critical communications.