6G Training Course for Advanced Network Infrastructure Providers by Tonex
This 2-day intensive training is designed for network infrastructure providers offering wireless solutions, fiber services, private networks, colocation, SD-WAN, cybersecurity, and ultra-low latency services. The course provides a deep dive into 6G network architecture, key enabling technologies, security, and the transition from 5G to 6G. Participants will explore 6G infrastructure deployment strategies, including THz communication, next-gen small cells, fiber backhaul, optical encryption, and managed services integration.
Through a mix of technical sessions, case studies, and hands-on activities, attendees will gain strategic and technical insights to prepare their infrastructure for 6G evolution, ensuring seamless integration, security, and scalability.
This course ensures that network infrastructure providers are fully prepared to seamlessly integrate 6G technologies, optimize their fiber and wireless assets, and secure their networks for the next era of connectivity.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
6G Foundations & Architecture
- Understand the fundamental differences between 5G and 6G and their impact on network infrastructure and service providers.
- Explain the core architecture of 6G networks, including cloud-native, AI-driven, and quantum-secured components.
- Identify the key spectrum allocations and regulatory challenges for THz and mmWave bands.
6G Infrastructure & Deployment
- Design and deploy 6G small cells, towers, fiber backhaul, and edge computing nodes.
- Integrate 6G with fiber-based solutions, dark fiber, and optical encryption for secure and scalable networks.
- Implement colocation strategies for 5G/6G hybrid network deployments, optimizing resources and reducing costs.
- Explain the role of terahertz (THz) waves, ultra-dense small cells, and Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) in enhancing connectivity.
- Understand the impact of AI-driven network automation and self-optimizing SD-WAN solutions in 6G.
- Optimize ultra-low latency services for video transport, cloud connectivity, and mission-critical applications.
5G to 6G Migration & Business Strategy
- Develop a 5G-to-6G migration roadmap, integrating hybrid networks, infrastructure colocation, and cloud-based orchestration.
- Leverage 6G advancements for new business models in private networks, managed services, and ultra-low latency applications.
- Understand regulatory and compliance considerations for spectrum allocation, cybersecurity, and data privacy in 6G deployments.
6G Security & Cyber Defense
- Identify emerging security threats in 6G networks, including quantum computing attacks, AI-based cyber threats, and advanced DDoS tactics.
- Implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and AI-driven security solutions for SD-WAN, fiber, and cloud services.
- Deploy 6G-powered cybersecurity frameworks to protect private networks, colocation services, and managed solutions.
Target Audience: Engineers, Network Architects, Security Professionals, Product Managers, and Executives in Telecommunications and Networking Services
Course Outline
Day 1: 6G Foundations, Architecture, and Use Cases
Session 1: Introduction to 6G and Market Trends
- Evolution from 5G to 6G: Key differences and advancements
- 6G Use Cases for Enterprise & Industry
- 6G market landscape: Key players, investments, and emerging trends
- Private 6G Networks: Applications for corporate environments, secure remote access
- Ultra-low latency solutions: Benefits for financial trading, video transport, and cloud applications
- IoT & Smart Cities: Role of 6G in industrial automation, smart grids, and AI-driven infrastructure
- Next-gen Managed SD-WAN: 6G-powered enhancements for security, cyber defense, and DDoS mitigation
- Impact of 6G on wireless, fiber, and cloud-based services
Session 2: Key Enabling Technologies Driving 6G
- Enabling technologies
- Terahertz communication (THz)
- Massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output)
- Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS)
- Joint Communication and Sensing (JCAS)
- THz and optical wireless communication: Impact on wavelength and ultra-low latency services
- Wave propagation in 6G: Atmospheric absorption, reflections, and overcoming coverage limitations
- AI and Machine Learning in 5G-Advanced and 6G: AI-driven networking and SD-WAN optimization
- AI-based air interface
- Quantum communication & encryption: Securing fiber, dark fiber, and cloud connections
- Terahertz (THz) communication advantages, spectrum challenges, and regulatory considerations
- THz Antennas & Beamforming: Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), metasurfaces, and adaptive beam control
Session 3: 6G Network Architecture & Infrastructure
- Key features of 6G cellular networks
- Ultra-High Speed and Low Latency
- Terabit-per-second (Tbps) speed
- Advanced spectrum utilization
- Intelligent network management
- Enhanced security and privacy
- Building on the security frameworks of 5G, 6G will introduce more robust security protocols and privacy measures, employing quantum cryptography and advanced encryption Advantages of 6G cellular over previous generations
- New 6G Infrastructure: Cells, Towers, THz, and Antennas
- 6G Cell Deployment Strategies: Ultra-dense small cells, macro towers, and hybrid networks
- Next-gen Tower Infrastructure: Enhanced antennas, backhaul integration with fiber & satellite
- Integration of terahertz (THz) communication, satellite-terrestrial networks, and ultra-dense small cells
- 6G core network design: AI-native, cloud-native, and quantum-secured architecture
- 6G’s role in fiber, small cells, and edge computing
Day 2: 6G Migration, Implementation, Deployment and Security
Session 4: NEW 5G to 6G Migration & Colocation Strategies
- 5G-to-6G Transition Pathways: Upgrading existing small cells, macro towers, and fiber backhaul
- Hybrid 5G/6G Networks: Strategies for coexisting 5G and 6G deployments
- Colocation of 6G Infrastructure: Integrating 6G small cells, mmWave, THz, and fiber backhaul
- Edge Computing & 6G Hybrid Networks: MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) for ultra-low latency services
- Private Networks & SD-WAN Evolution: Enhancing security, DDoS defense, and managed services
Session 5: NEW 6G Infrastructure: Cells, Towers, THz Waves, and Antennas
- 6G Cell Deployment Strategies: Ultra-dense small cells, macro towers, and hybrid networks
- Next-gen Tower Infrastructure: Enhanced antennas, backhaul integration with fiber & satellite
Session 6: 6G & Cloud Integration
- Cloud Connect & 6G: Ensuring seamless cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure
- Edge Computing & MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing): Optimizing latency-sensitive applications
- AI-driven network slicing: Enabling customized bandwidth and security per user/service
Session 7: 6G Security and Cyber Defense
- Threat landscape: Advanced persistent threats (APTs), quantum attacks, and AI-driven cyber threats
- Optical Encryption & Secure Fiber Networks: Protecting dark fiber and wavelength services
- DDoS Defense for 6G networks: AI-driven real-time mitigation strategies
- Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) for 6G: Enhancing secure remote user access and managed SD-WAN security
Session 8: Workshop & Hands-On Scenarios