5G Core Network Security Threat and Risk Assessment Training by Tonex
This specialized course is designed for network security professionals, system engineers, and IT personnel focusing on the emerging domain of 5G networks. It explores the unique security challenges posed by 5G technology, including vulnerability assessments for 5G applications, Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
The course provides insights into both external and internal vulnerability scanning, end-to-end integration point testing, and offers advanced techniques in penetration testing. It covers security evaluations of in-house and third-party developed 5G network applications, both onsite and cloud-based, along with SaaS systems. The curriculum emphasizes secure coding practices, highlighting code scanning and vulnerability reporting for software developed within a 5G context.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the unique security challenges and vulnerabilities in 5G networks.
- Learn to conduct specialized vulnerability assessments for 5G network applications.
- Gain expertise in NFV and SDN as related to 5G security.
- Develop skills for both external and internal vulnerability scanning in a 5G environment.
- Master end-to-end integration point testing in 5G networks.
- Provide effective security advisory services for 5G network security.
- Engage in advanced penetration testing tailored to 5G networks.
- Assess and secure in-house and third-party 5G applications, including cloud-based solutions.
- Implement secure coding and vulnerability management for 5G applications.
Audience: This course is designed for professionals involved in 5G network deployment, security analysts, network architects, and IT professionals responsible for ensuring the integrity and resilience of 5G core networks.
Module 1: 5G Network Security Fundamentals
- Overview of 5G security principles
- Authentication and authorization in 5G networks
- Encryption techniques for 5G communication
- Security challenges specific to 5G architecture
- Regulatory considerations in 5G security
- Case studies on security incidents in 5G networks
Module 2: 5G Network Application Testing
- Importance of application security in 5G
- Testing methodologies for 5G applications
- Performance testing for 5G applications
- Ensuring data integrity in 5G application communication
- Test automation strategies for 5G applications
- Case studies on application vulnerabilities in 5G networks
Module 3: NFV and SDN in 5G Security
- Security implications of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) in 5G
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and its impact on 5G security
- Strategies for securing virtualized network functions
- SDN controllers and their security considerations in 5G
- NFV orchestration and security challenges
- Case studies on security incidents related to NFV and SDN in 5G
Module 4: External and Internal Vulnerability Scanning in 5G
- Importance of vulnerability scanning in 5G networks
- External vulnerability scanning techniques
- Internal vulnerability scanning methodologies
- Vulnerability assessment tools for 5G environments
- Best practices for interpreting scan results
- Case studies on successful vulnerability mitigation in 5G networks
Module 5: Integration Point Testing in 5G Networks
- Understanding integration points in 5G architecture
- Testing strategies for ensuring secure integration in 5G networks
- Interoperability testing for 5G components
- Security considerations in multi-vendor 5G deployments
- Case studies on integration challenges and solutions
- Continuous testing practices for evolving 5G integrations
Module 6: 5G Security Advisory Services
- Role of security advisory services in 5G deployment
- Risk assessment and management in advisory services
- Regulatory compliance considerations
- Incident response planning for 5G networks
- Security consulting for 5G infrastructure
- Developing and delivering 5G security awareness programs
Module 7: Advanced Penetration Testing for 5G Networks
- Advanced penetration testing methodologies for 5G
- Red teaming exercises in 5G security assessments
- Exploiting vulnerabilities in 5G components
- Post-exploitation techniques in 5G environments
- Evolving threats and defensive strategies
- Reporting and remediation recommendations in 5G penetration testing
Module 8: Securing 5G Network Applications
- Secure development lifecycle for 5G applications
- Securing APIs and microservices in 5G applications
- Containerization and security in 5G application deployment
- Threat modeling for 5G application security
- Secure data handling in 5G applications
- Case studies on secure application deployment in 5G networks
Module 9: Secure Coding Practices for 5G Applications
- Importance of secure coding in 5G application development
- Common coding vulnerabilities in 5G applications
- Code review and static analysis for 5G applications
- Dynamic application security testing (DAST) in 5G
- Secure coding frameworks and guidelines for 5G
- Hands-on exercises for implementing secure coding practices in 5G applications
Module 10: Emerging Threats and Future Trends in 5G Security
- Current and emerging cyber threats in 5G networks
- Threat intelligence and information sharing in 5G security
- Machine learning and AI in 5G threat detection
- Quantum computing threats and safeguards in 5G
- 5G security in the era of IoT and connected devices
- Anticipating and preparing for future security challenges in 5G networks
Upon completion, participants will be equipped with advanced knowledge and practical skills to assess and mitigate security risks in 5G networks, ensuring robust and secure 5G infrastructures in the face of evolving cyber threats.