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With 5G being deployed for time-sensitive applications, security is becoming an important consideration. At the same time, Open Radio Access Networks (RAN) are gaining more interest from mobile carriers and governments. Yet, Open RAN networks have serious security challenges, especially in the RAN fronthaul where there are strict timing requirements. This paper proposes MACsec as an efficient data link layer security solution that can assist in meeting these challenges.

52 O-RAN specifications published since March 2022 6th release of open software for the RAN "F" delivered by the O-RAN Software Community 1st Certificates awarded in the O-RAN Certification

The quintet of European telcos that signed an Open RAN MoU have provided some key updatesThey have issued their Open RAN Technical Priorities Release 2 documen…

Heavy Reading survey says open RAN security will rely on an active community of suppliers, developers, testers and security experts working constantly to identify threats and maintain protection.

Infrastructure investor Cordiant Digital buys Polish towers firm, embarks on a spending spreeEE and Vodafone delay the re-introduction of EU roaring feesBT’s c…