CISA addresses 5G security, resilience

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials said the agency’s fifth generation (5G) technology strategy seeks to advance the development and deployment of a secure and resilient infrastructure.

“The promise of 5G is undeniable, but with 5G technology posed to underpin a wide range of critical infrastructure functions, it’s vital that we manage these risks adequately and promote a trusted ecosystem of 5G componentry,” CISA Director Christopher Krebs said. “CISA is committed to working with partners to build a resilient 5G infrastructure, and this strategy identifies a roadmap of how we will bring stakeholders together to achieve this.”

The strategy is designed to promote national security, data integrity, technological innovation, and economic opportunity for the nation and its allies.

According to the guidance, five strategic initiatives align with the Lines of Effort defined in the agency’s National Strategy to Secure 5G. It is guided by core competencies of risk management, stakeholder engagement, and technical assistance.

CISA’s 5G activities will help ensure there are policy, legal, security, and safety frameworks in place to fully leverage 5G technology while managing its significant risks.

Authorities indicated CISA has released a 5G Basics Infographic to educate stakeholders on challenges and risks associated with 5G and plans to publish sector-specific 5G risk profiles.