Research on SA-based technologies such as MEC and network slicing
5G Network Equipment Security Assessment and Vulnerability Response


LG Uplus signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding for Mutual Cooperation in the Field of 5G Security' with the Graduate School of Information Security at Korea University on the 6th to secure the security stability of 5G networks.
Under the agreement, both parties will cooperate on ▲security assessment of network equipment ▲security vulnerability diagnosis ▲research on future security technologies, and review the assessment of security threat levels of 5G network equipment and countermeasures against vulnerabilities.

In addition, research is conducted on information protection measures for new technologies based on 5G Standalone (SA) mode, such as Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) and Network Slicing, as well as security enhancement technologies for new 5G services such as smart cars and smart factories.

Kim Ki-yong, Head of Information Security at LG Uplus, said, “We plan to strengthen the security of 5G services and secure future security technologies by collaborating with the Korea University Graduate School of Information Security, which is recognized both domestically and internationally.”

Lee Sang-jin, Dean of the Graduate School of Information Security at Korea University, stated, “As 5G facilitates the exchange of vast amounts of data and makes our lives more convenient, regarding potential security incidents. “Interest in this is also growing,” he said, adding, “We will strive to create a success story for 5G security readiness through this collaboration.”

Meanwhile, Korea University possesses world-class research achievements and capabilities in cybersecurity, including hacking response, digital forensics, and information security.