5G Security in Depth: A Hands-On Approach to Securing RAN, Core, and Telco Cloud
1h 48mIntermediate2025-06-23
Authors
Taha Sajid
Course details
Unlock the secrets to securing next-generation telecom networks with this in-depth course. Instructor Taha Sajid takes a deep dive into RAN, Core, and NFVI architectures, exploring vulnerabilities and showing how to safeguard critical infrastructure. Through hands-on labs and real-world simulations, master threat modeling, zero-trust implementations, and incident response using industry-standard tools. Whether you're securing Open RAN interfaces or hardening virtualized components, this course equips you with practical skills to tackle emerging 5G threats. Join Taha to future-proof your expertise in the evolving world of 5G security.
Learning objectives
Analyze 5G network architectures to evaluate security vulnerabilities across RAN, Core, and NFVI components using industry-standard assessment methodologies.
Evaluate security risks in 5G deployments by applying MITRE ATT&CK and MOTIF frameworks to prioritize threats across network interfaces and functions.
Create comprehensive Zero Trust security architectures that incorporate appropriate authentication, authorization, and monitoring controls for 5G network elements.
Synthesize defense-in-depth strategies that integrate container security, encryption, and compliance requirements to protect virtualized 5G infrastructure.
Evaluate 5G security incidents using monitoring tools and forensic techniques to determine appropriate incident response actions and mitigations.
Learning objectives
Analyze 5G network architectures to evaluate security vulnerabilities across RAN, Core, and NFVI components using industry-standard assessment methodologies.
Evaluate security risks in 5G deployments by applying MITRE ATT&CK and MOTIF frameworks to prioritize threats across network interfaces and functions.
Create comprehensive Zero Trust security architectures that incorporate appropriate authentication, authorization, and monitoring controls for 5G network elements.
Synthesize defense-in-depth strategies that integrate container security, encryption, and compliance requirements to protect virtualized 5G infrastructure.
Evaluate 5G security incidents using monitoring tools and forensic techniques to determine appropriate incident response actions and mitigations.
Skills covered
TelecommunicationsCloud SecurityNetwork SecurityCybersecurityNetwork and System AdministrationCloud ComputingOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - The front lines of 5G security
- 02 - What you should know
1. Foundations of 5G Security
- 03 - Migration security challenges from 4G to 5G
- 04 - Compare LTE and 5G authentication flows
- 05 - Key concepts of 5G architecture
- 06 - Security differences between 5G NSA and SA
- 07 - 5G Lab - UE registration, traffic capture, and monitoring
- 08 - Scan 5G network ports using Nmap
- 09 - 5G lab - Scan network ports using Nmap
2. 5G Security Landscape
- 10 - 5G architecture (RAN, core, BSS OSS, cloud)
- 11 - 5G security standards landscape
- 12 - Threat vectors (UE, RAN, core, NFV, SDN)
- 13 - Quantifying analysis of the attack vectors
- 14 - Security frameworks (MITRE, GSMA)
- 15 - SUCI enablement and trace analysis
- 16 - Replay attack
3. 5G Core Security
- 17 - Overview of 5G core
- 18 - Security functions in 5G - SEPP, AUSF, UDM
- 19 - Review of 3GPP requirements for core
- 20 - Network exposure security (NEF, API security)
- 21 - NRF authorization and network function (NF) attack analysis
- 22 - Rogue NF registration
4. 5G RAN Security
- 23 - Security of the gNodeB, eNodeB
- 24 - RAN-to-core interface (SCTP, NG, GTP-U interface) security
- 25 - Open RAN security architecture
- 26 - Review RU, DU, and CU security parameters
- 27 - OAuth parameter verification
5. Cloud and Virtualization Security in 5G
- 28 - Security in 5G cloud infrastructure
- 29 - Container security and Kubernetes in 5G
- 30 - Threat vector analysis and recommendations
- 31 - Zero Trust architecture with runtime security
- 32 - How to stop lateral movement
Conclusion
- 33 - Practical next steps for mastering 5G security