International Workshop on Adaptive Privacy and Security (IWAPS) 2024:

The International Workshop on Adaptive Privacy and Security (IWAPS) 2024, held from July 30 to August 2, 2024, in Vienna, Austria, has concluded with great success. Organized in conjunction with the ARES Conference, IWAPS brought together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe to address the dynamic challenges in privacy and security.

This year’s workshop featured groundbreaking presentations on adaptive approaches to cybersecurity, focusing on innovative methods to enhance privacy and security in an increasingly digital world. Topics covered ranged from adaptive threat detection to privacy-preserving technologies and the implications of AI in security systems.

IWAPS 2024 provided a unique platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, fostering discussions that are set to influence the future of cybersecurity. Attendees praised the event for its high-quality content, engaging discussions, and opportunities for networking.

Learn more here: https://www.ares-conference.eu/iwaps

SAFE-6G Press Release on Open Capif

The SAFE-6G project has introduced the Open CAPIF Framework as part of its efforts to enhance security in 6G networks. This new framework provides an open interface for seamless integration and communication between various telecom services, ensuring secure and efficient data exchange. The initiative underscores the importance of security in the evolving 6G landscape and aims to foster innovation and collaboration within the telecommunications sector

Find the press release here: https://safe-6g.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SAFE-6G-Press-Release_Open_Capif.pdf

ETSI Announces the 1st Release of SDG OpenCAPIF

OpenCAPIF develops a Common API Framework as defined by 3GPP and this new version introduces several improvements and new features to deliver a more robust, secure, and efficient API Management Platform. These advancements are developed in tight collaboration and incorporating feedback from a growing Research Ecosystem including SNS projects such as 6G-SANDBOX, FIDAL, IMAGINEB5G, SAFE6G, ORIGAMI, ENVELOPE and SUNRISE6G.

➡OpenCAPIF 1.0.0 brings significant enhancements to user management. Security has been improved by ensuring key services only communicate through secure channels.

➡Users can now take on multiple roles (Invokers and/or Providers), making the system more versatile, and a new administrator role helps manage user registrations and administration tasks.

➡ Additionally, user tracking has also been improved.

Learn more: https://ocf.etsi.org/news/20240709_etsi_annouces_opencapif_release_1/

6G Standards Tracker Launched by SNS JU

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) has launched a new Standards Tracker for monitoring the progress of telecommunications standards related to 6G. This tool provides insights into pre-standardization trends, relevant telco standards, and the latest updates from key industry bodies like 3GPP. It serves as a crucial resource for stakeholders and researchers involved in 6G development, enabling them to stay informed about regulatory developments and technological advancements.

Access more information here: https://sns-trackers.sns-ju.eu/standards-tracker

6G4Society Survey

With this survey, 6G4Society seek insights for providing support and leverage synergies within the SNS landscape, with the final aim of enhancing project outcomes in these areas.

Find more information here: https://qualtricsxm8vww8xjss.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSCcCsufWqDiouy?

“Impact of Inter-Operator Interference via Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces” Paper

The SAFE-6G journal paper entitled “Impact of Inter-Operator Interference via Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces” is now available. The paper was submitted by University of West Attica team. 

A wireless communication system is studied that operates in the presence of multiple reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs). In particular, a multi-operator environment is considered where each operator utilizes an RIS to enhance its communication quality. Although out-of-band interference does not exist (since each operator uses isolated spectrum resources), RISs controlled by different operators do affect the system performance of one another due to the inherently rapid phase shift adjustments that occur on an independent basis. The system performance of such a communication scenario is analytically studied for the practical case where discrete-only phase shifts occur at RIS. The proposed framework is quite general since it is valid under arbitrary channel fading conditions as well as the presence (or not) of the transceiver’s direct link. Finally, the derived analytical results are verified via numerical and simulation trial as well as some novel and useful engineering outcomes are manifested.

You may find more information here: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10589584

SAFE-6G in Zenodo

SAFE-6G project is now on ZENODO. You may find our community here: https://zenodo.org/communities/safe-6g/. Do not forget to follow us for more material.

Zenodo is a general-purpose research repository where any research output can be shared by its users. Zenodo provides a home for research outputs that doesn’t fit into discipline-specific repositories, or where no existing infrastructure exists.

“A Proof of Concept Implementation of an AI-assisted User-Centric…

SAFE-6G Newsletter #2

The 2nd SAFE-6G Newsletter is now available. In this issue you may find all about project related activities for the April-June period. Find it online here:
https://safe-6g.eu/newsletter/

“The potential of FUTURE CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS for Vertical Industries:…

The widespread implementation of 5G and 6G technologies is poised to revolutionise a broad spectrum of sectors, including automotive, smart cities, Industry 4.0, and media. These advancements, driven by the potential for ground-breaking reallife applications such as autonomous vehicles, sophisticated urban management systems, and smart manufacturing, provide transformative practical solutions forindustries. Through the 5G PPP programme (2014-2023), Europe has been at the forefront of integrating these technologies, viewing the transition as not just technological but as a broad societal transformation. In this context, significant investments have been channelled into research and innovation, standardisation, and the development of practical applications across various sectors. This has included extensive trial and pilot projects to test and refine 5G applications, contributing to the development of an online tool, the Verticals Cartography. This tool maps 5G use cases sponsored by 5G PPP and assesses readiness across different sectors, identifying gaps and trends for future development. This white paper examines the functionality and impact of the Verticals Cartography tool, detailing its role in tracking 5G advancements. In particular, it showcases key datasets on emerging trends to understand industry-specific applications, guide future policy, and devise effective industry standards.

Find it online here: https://5g-ppp.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6GSTART-Verticals-Cartography-Whitepaper-Jul2024.pdf