he explosive growth in mobile data traffic , combined with the proliferation of “ smart ” devices ,

enabler for continuity of the business . Users already realize that security and privacy are important , and they could be aware of the security / privacy service provided to

transform their networks . Although much of this

them . It is believed that the extent and strength of the

transformation to date has been tactical in its approach ,

security mechanisms provided correlate with the

future demands in the network will require new network

perceived security level , at least in the long run . Perception

architectures that support an increasingly diverse set of

is closely related to trust , hence negative changes may

services , user applications and resource requirements .

happen very quickly ( e . g . because of front-page news

As vertical industries are thriving — Vehicle Network ,

about observed attacks ).

Internet of Things ( IoT ), AR / VR , and high speed railways ,

In the 5G context , users may already have some perception

just to name a few — they all demand fast yet ubiquitous

of provided security level based on experience with earlier

network access to gain a new momentum . The rise of new

generations . To provide continuity of perceived security , it

business , new architecture , and new technologies in 5G

is important that security and privacy features that exist in

will present new challenges to security and privacy

earlier generations are also present in 5G , although the

protection .

actual technical security mechanisms may be different .