XcARet: XAI based Green Security Architecture for Resilient Open Radio Access Networks in 6G

Porambage, Pawani; Pinola, Jarno; Rumesh, Yasintha; Tao, Chen; Huusko, Jyrki

doi:10.1109/eucnc/6gsummit58263.2023.10188316

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“…However, during device operation, the degree of security required may vary depending on the specific use case and user security requirements specified in the SSLA. From an energy-aware perspective, the optimization of security configurations can be integrated with the delivery of recommendations for dynamically adjusting security policies [4]. This adjustment can be based on the availability of energy resources and the network's assessed risk level.…”

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“…Considering the aforementioned security considerations and the characteristics of O-RAN architecture, we identify that digital twin (DT) has a greater applicability in guaranteeing the deployment and functioning of a resilient and intelligent RAN in 6G [4]. In this paper, we present a network digital twin (NDT)-based security framework for O-RAN and its applicability for ML model training.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Security Framework in Digital Twin for O-RAN

Attanayaka,

Rumesh,

Pinola

et al. 2024

2024 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications &Amp;amp; 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit)

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With the vision of 6G networks, the Radio Access Networks (RAN) are expected to entail increased programmability, efficiency, and flexibility. The current trends in Open RAN architecture that promote openness, disaggregation, and inherent intelligence are well aligned with these aspects. The Open RAN architecture's highly dynamic nature and the datadriven approaches necessitate more cognitive and proactive security measures with robust defensive mechanisms. Digital Twin (DT) is proven to be an ideal platform to integrate into such dynamic systems for testing and optimizing configurations and security algorithms. In this paper, we propose a DT-based security framework for Open RAN (O-RAN) with an elaboration of a use case of security service level agreement (SSLA) assurance management. Moreover, we describe how to integrate energyaware solutions, such as green security policies, within the proposed framework.

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Section: Use Case: Energy-aware Ran Slice Sslamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Security Framework in Digital Twin for O-RAN

Attanayaka,

Rumesh,

Pinola

et al. 2024

2024 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications &Amp;amp; 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit)

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“…These may entail the access control, authentication, authorization, and accountability processes as well as the maintenance of trust matrices. For instance, in [8] an example is provided to utilize AI training models and explain their behavior for security-related actions to bring more transparent decisions for human-machine interaction in IBN life-cycle management.…”

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confidence: 99%

Security in Intent-Based Networking: Challenges and Solutions

Ahmad,

Malinen,

Christou

et al. 2023

2023 IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN)

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Intent-Based Networking (IBN) aims to automate administrative and management tasks in future communications networks. By leveraging networking concepts such as network abstractions and data-plane programmability and using artificial intelligence (AI), IBN improves the overall efficiency of communications networks. IBN employs a closed-loop architecture to monitor and optimize real-time network performance, reduce human intervention, and enhance resilience. However, the paradigm and the technological enablers introduce security challenges. This article studies the security gains and challenges in IBN from the aspect of enabling concepts and technologies. Furthermore, the article highlights potential solutions to existing challenges, outlines the standardization efforts, and summarizes the most important research gaps to advance future research in this direction.

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