WHAT
TECH WORKSHOP
WHERE
Dining Hall
SRI, Menlo Park CA
In this workshop, we’ll explore the 5G ORAN architecture, focusing on its key components and security challenges. We’ll dive into Nephio which is a Kubernetes-based cloud native intent automation framework and Nimbus which is an intent-driven security operator that helps mitigate vulnerabilities associated with 5G networks. Participants will learn hands-on how to mitigate some common 5G vulnerabilities such as 5G UDR sensitive data assets, Unauthorized access to Network Exposure Function (NEF) via token fraud, Malicious network functions & Subscriber data exfiltration using Nimbus adapters on Nephio.
Tech Workshop Curriculum
Wednesday, September 27 (3.50 PM – 5.00 PM PT):
Curriculum:
Slides: 45 mins
• 5G Architecture introduction
• 5G Security
• Nimbus Architecture – https://github.com/5GSEC/
• Nephio Architecture – https://nephio.org/
• Nimbus on Nephio – online demo
Hands-on workshop: 1 hour approx
• Install Nephio (good to do as prerequisite)
• Show vulnerability
• Install Nimbus
• Add Nimbus policies
• Demonstrate attack mitigated
Deliverables:
• Slide deck
• Hands-on – details instructions for the installation
Pre-requisites:
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- A GCP Account with
$300free credit. You can also use your GCP account. - GCloud CLI, install and initialize it.
- Basic Linux and kubectl commands understanding.
- A GCP Account with
All workshop attendees should download and install GCloud CLI before coming to the workshop as wifi bandwidth at the venue may be inadequate to support the very large download.
Interactive Sessions
Ability to ask questions in an interactive setting.
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